The Difference between Resource and Building Consents in NZ

11 December 2023

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Resource consents are for projects that impact natural resources. Building consents are for construction work and alterations to buildings.

As a homeowner, you may come across the need to apply for a resource consent or building consent – but what’s the difference? In this blog post, we’ll run through a resource consent vs building consent so you can be confident in what application you need to make.

In New Zealand, if you want to carry out any work on your property that could potentially impact your neighbours or the environment, you will need to apply for the relevant consent from your local council. Depending on the project, this could be either a resource consent or building consent. So, what’s the difference? Let’s take a look.

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