Checklists & guides

Download our range of handy checklists and guides.

Note - These checklists and guides are provided as PDF documents. To view and print them you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer. If you don't have this software, it is available free from Adobe.

Maintaining your home
A checklist to help homeowners protect their properties.
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Buying a house
A checklist to help home buyers make informed decisions.
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The Building Act and You
Essential information about your rights and responsibilities as you build or renovate.
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Guide to applying for a building consent (simple residential buildings)
Explaining the issues to consider when applying for a building consent.
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The Building Act 2004
Important consumer protection measures covering the sale of household units by residential property developers, or 'spec' builders.
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Risks to Health from Mould and Other Fungi
Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health brochure.
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Unflued gas heater and your health
Information on using unflued heaters safely.
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Getting warmer by degrees
An EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) brochure on energy efficiency.
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