Building consent process Building Consent Application GuidanceThe Building Consent Application Guide contains important information about applying for a building consent from the Council. It covers the whole process, from the application stage, through to the Code Compliance Certificate phase. Building Consent Application Guidance [B323] (PDF, 773 KB) Other resources Building Guide (Otago/Southland) 2018 (PDF, 5.2MB)MBIE: Building or renovating? Know your rights Have questions?Get in touch with the Building team. Building teamEmail: duty.builder@icc.govt.nzPhone: (03) 211 1777