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Earthworks

If you are altering the ground level or moving earth, you may need a resource consent for earthworks. Earthworks are not covered by your building consent. From driveways, to ponds, seawalls, and recontouring, we've outlined some things you'll need to do.

General earthworks

Earthworks are not covered by your building consent. To create or change a driveway, pond, pool, seawall, or landscape...

Work on new or existing kerb crossings and driveways. You will need to provide a range of information including...

If you’re the owner of a coastal property and thinking of constructing or doing maintenance on a seawall, you’ll need to...

Retaining walls

If you’re thinking about building a retaining wall with any part higher than 1.5 metres, or with a structure like a...