Consumers on the OHAU water supply are advised to Conserve Water. For updates, please check Council's facebook page.
If you are planning to build or renovate your home or business premises, almost everything you build needs to meet a number of standards and regulations like the Building Act 2004.
Council's Building Control Services have been accredited by the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) and International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) to ensure that certain minimum standards for health and safety of the building users are met in all building construction works.
The Objective Build building consent application platform covers all aspects of the building consent process including applying for amendments to an approved building consent or applying for a code compliance certificate when you have finished building.
Find out when you need a building consent, how to apply, and things you need to know before starting work on your project.
Information on LIMs, resource consent, natural hazards and healthy housing.
Building Warrant of Fitness, Compliance Schedule, Certificate for Public Use, Earthquake Prone Buildings and Change the Use of a building.
Learn about how to ensure the safety of your swimming pool.
Find answers for most frequently asked questions about buildings and our process.
Information about application forms, our service charges and guides.
The Waitaki District Council uses Development Contributions from persons undertaking development to fund a portion of the water supply, wastewater and roading activities.
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