No matter how big your project is – whether it involves renovating a multi-storey building or building a shed – you may need to apply for a building consent and/or a resource consent.
If you're building a whare here in Porirua City you need to ensure you meet the Building Code so it lasts for the next generation.
You’ll need a resource consent if you’re subdividing, or doing a project that falls outside what’s allowed in the District Plan. Check in with us for free advice on where you stand.
Building and resource consents issued, starting in January 2025.
A new national system for managing earthquake-prone buildings in New Zealand came into effect on 1 July 2017.
If you are subdividing land and want to name any new ara, let us know.
If you're looking to sell a property, showcase an upcoming event, put up an electioneering sign, promote a product with a sign or have a sandwich board sign, check with us first to see if you need a permit.
We're looking to the future – promoting proactive building practices to ensure mud and sediment don't fill up Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour.
