Last Updated: April 2026
Welcome to BuildConsent.nz. By accessing this website and community, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
1. No Professional Advice
The content on BuildConsent.nz, including posts by administrators, automated systems, and community members, is provided for general informational purposes only.
- It does NOT constitute structural engineering, architectural, legal, or building advice
- It does NOT replace professional consultation
- No professional-client relationship is created
You must consult a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) or Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) before undertaking any building work.
2. User-Generated Content
BuildConsent.nz is a public discussion platform.
- Users are solely responsible for the content they post
- We do not verify or guarantee accuracy
- Opinions expressed do not reflect those of the site owner
We reserve the right to:
- Edit, remove, or restrict content
- Suspend or ban users
- Moderate discussions at our discretion
3. Safety & Compliance
Users must NOT:
- Promote unsafe building practices
- Encourage bypassing consent or regulations
- Provide misleading or dangerous instructions
Any such content may be removed without notice.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted under New Zealand law:
BuildConsent.nz and its owners shall not be liable for:
- Any loss, damage, or injury
- Structural failures
- Financial loss
- Council penalties or compliance issues
arising from reliance on content found on this website.
5. Indemnity (IMPORTANT)
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BuildConsent.nz and its owner from any claims, damages, or liabilities resulting from:
- Your use of the website
- Your posted content
- Any actions taken based on information from the site
6. Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of your content.
However, by posting, you grant BuildConsent.nz a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content.
7. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for:
- Their content
- Accuracy
- Privacy practices
8. Automation & AI Disclaimer
This platform may use automated systems (including AI tools and workflows) to assist in content generation, moderation, and recommendations.
These systems:
- May produce incomplete or incorrect information
- Should not be relied upon as professional advice
9. Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand.
All disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Auckland, New Zealand.