Appeals Procedures

Procedures for the management of appeals relating to Licensed Building Practitioners under the Building Act 2004

Introduction

The primary functions of the Building Practitioners Board under the Building Act 2004 (“the Act”) are to approve rules relating to building practitioners, investigate and hear complaints about licensed building practitioners and hear appeals against decisions of the Registrar of Licensed Building Practitioners.

The Act imposes on the Board a number of specific procedural requirements and a general obligation to observe the principles of natural justice.  The Act otherwise leaves the Board free to regulate its own procedure.

This document contains procedures for hearing appeals of decisions of the Registrar under the Act.  The procedures incorporate any specific statutory obligations imposed on the Board under the Act or other Acts, and any regulations made under the Act.  It is recommended that Board members follow the procedures wherever possible in order to comply with natural justice requirements and operate clear and consistent processes.

This is a public document and is available on request from the Registrar of Licensed Building Practitioners, Department of Building and Housing, PO Box 10-729, Wellington or may be downloaded below.

Download Procedures for the management of appeals relating to Licensed Building Practitioners under the Building Act 2004 [PDF 112 KB, 23 pages]

Any suggested amendments to this document should be forwarded to the Registrar of Licensed Building Practitioners at the above address.