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Get a copy of the Building Act

There are several ways you can get a copy of the Building Act 2004 and Building Amendment Act 2005.

Read the Act online or download a PDF copy

Download the Building Act 2004New Zealand Legislation website. from the New Zealand legislation website
Key features of the Building Act are:

  • licensing for builder practitioners
  • review of the Building Code
  • certification of proprietary building products
  • accreditation and registration of building consent authorities
  • new provisions around building consents and inspections.

Building Amendment Act 2008[External website].
Amendments to the Building Act 2008 were passed into law in April 2008.

The Building Act 2004 - a summary [PDF 128 KB, 2 pages]
This brochure provides a concise overview of the Act’s key changes and timings.

Buy a print copy

Buy a printed copy onlineNew Zealand Legislation website. , or from a bookseller such as Vicbooks [External Website]. or Bennetts Government Bookshop.