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Project files sit behind signed-in project access rather than public document links.
NZ RESIDENTIAL CONSENT PACKSFind document gaps.
Find document gaps.
Before you lodge.
Compare one software check with a completed residential consent pack your team already knows. See the document gaps and revision conflicts it finds, then decide whether another check is worth paying for.
- One scoped initial check
- Everything by email
- No payment or files needed to enquire
PRE-SUBMISSION CHECK
Submission readiness
78% ready
Three gaps are holding the pack
Clear the high-priority items before submission.
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Engineering reference mismatchPS1 refers to drawing S04 Rev B; plan register contains Rev C.
HIGH△
H1 glazing schedule needs confirmationSpecified glass differs between the schedule and specification.
REVIEW✓
Evidence capturedPre-line · bathroom membrane
FREE, SCOPED FIRST CHECK
Ask about the free pilotTry it on a completed residential pack.
We’re inviting NZ design practices to compare one initial check with a project they already know. We agree fit and scope first, entirely by email.
64.6%of applications across MBIE's monitored categories received an RFI in 2024/25
90,980applications received RFIs, including building consent and CCC applications
11working days: median applicant response time in that monitoring report
Read the MBIE report ↗BUILT FOR ACCOUNTABLE PROJECT RECORDS
Professional document control, without another complicated building platform.
Evidence-linked findings
Review items point back to the documents and project information that need attention.
Built for hand-over
Exportable registers keep the consent set, actions and close-out evidence together.
Clear service boundary
ConsentMuster supports the applicant team; statutory decisions remain with the selected BCA.
ONE PROJECT RECORD
Every hand-off, from application to close-out.
ConsentMuster is built around the moments where incomplete information costs time: before lodgement, during an RFI, before work is covered, and before the CCC application.
Pre-submission pack check
Find missing sections, mismatched revisions and likely RFI risks across the application, plans, specification, engineering and supporting evidence.
Council and BCA hand-off
Record the territorial authority separately from the BCA processing the consent, including supported standalone-BCA pathways.
RFI response workspace
Turn BCA wording into plain English, a point-by-point action list, named owners and an indexed response record.
Evidence before cover-up
Give builders and trades a stage-by-stage photo, inspection, test and certificate list before the work disappears behind concrete or linings.
CCC close-out control
Track Records of Work, PS3s, PS4s, trade certificates, as-builts, variations and final inspections in one live checklist.
Exportable property record
Keep the consent set, site evidence, activity history and final close-out documents together, then download an indexed CCC pack.
YOUR FIRST PROJECT CHECK
From a familiar pack to a clear action list.
Designed for residential designers, builders and consent coordinators preparing a New Zealand consent pack.
Ask about the free pilot
Tell us the project type and council. We agree fit, scope and file handling by email before you share anything.
Share the agreed files
For a suitable completed residential pack, we run one scoped software check on the files agreed with you.
Compare the findings
Review the result against issues your team already knows, and tell us what was useful or missed. There is no obligation to buy.
The software flags items for your team to review. It does not certify compliance or guarantee consent approval. See the kind of report you receive →
THE LIVE EVIDENCE PLAN
Collect the proof while the right people are still on the job.
The issued consent becomes a practical sequence of hold points. Each stage shows what must be inspected, photographed, tested or signed before construction moves on.
- 01Before work startsApproved set, inspection schedule, monitoring contacts and variation register.
- 02Foundations and concealed workSet-out, reinforcing, drainage, membranes, framing, fixings and service tests.
- 03Final and CCCInspection results, Records of Work, PS3/PS4, as-builts and certificates.
Construction evidence9 of 23 complete
✓
Before work starts3/3 evidence items
02
Set-out & foundations4/6 evidence items
03
Framing & structure2/5 evidence items
04
Weathertightness & pre-line0/6 evidence items
05
Final & handover0/3 evidence items
!Next hold pointCapture below-ground drainage before backfill.
NATIONWIDE BASELINEOne national structure.
One national structure.
Local checks where they matter.
Every territorial authority in New Zealand is selectable. Each project starts with MBIE's application structure and project-specific rules, then adds local service, hazard and hand-off checks.
The project record separately identifies the consent-processing BCA. Council BCAs, BCAL and other registered standalone pathways can be tracked without confusing PIM, planning, infrastructure and property-record responsibilities.
Rules reviewed 16 August 2026LOCAL STARTING POINTS
Consent-pack guidance across New Zealand's main building markets.
Each guide combines ConsentMuster's national structure with a source-backed local hand-off. They are independent preparation pages, not council endorsements.
Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland
Auckland Council
Open guide →ŌtautahiChristchurch
Christchurch City Council
Open guide →Te Whanganui-a-TaraWellington
Wellington City Council
Open guide →Bay of PlentyTauranga
Tauranga City Council
Open guide →Kirikiriroa / WaikatoHamilton
Hamilton City Council
Open guide →Queenstown / WānakaQueenstown Lakes
Queenstown Lakes District Council
Open guide →Ōtepoti / OtagoDunedin
Dunedin City Council
Open guide →Te Awa Kairangi ki TaiLower Hutt
Hutt City Council
Open guide →Te Awarua-o-PoriruaPorirua
Porirua City Council
Open guide →Te Awa Kairangi ki UtaUpper Hutt
Upper Hutt City Council
Open guide →Te Papaioea / ManawatūPalmerston North
Palmerston North City Council
Open guide →Ahuriri / Hawke's BayNapier
Napier City Council
Open guide →Heretaunga / Hawke's BayHastings
Hastings District Council
Open guide →Ngāmotu / TaranakiNew Plymouth
New Plymouth District Council
Open guide →Rotorua / Te ArawaRotorua
Rotorua Lakes Council
Open guide →Whangārei / NorthlandWhangārei
Whangarei District Council
Open guide →Whakatū / NelsonNelson
Nelson City Council
Open guide →Waihōpai / SouthlandInvercargill
Invercargill City Council
Open guide →Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa / TairāwhitiGisborne
Gisborne District Council
Open guide →Whanganui / Manawatū-WhanganuiWhanganui
Whanganui District Council
Open guide →NZ CONSENT RESOURCES
Practical guides for the three document-heavy hand-offs.
Official-source-backed starting points for preparing the application, coordinating an RFI response and collecting the final CCC record.
01
BUILDING CONSENT CHECKLIST
A practical New Zealand building-consent document checklist covering Form 2, plans, specifications, supporting evidence, revisions and the local council hand-off.
Read the guide →02BUILDING CONSENT RFI GUIDE
A practical New Zealand building-consent RFI response guide: clarify each request, assign actions, coordinate revised documents and submit one indexed response.
Read the guide →03CCC & INSPECTION CHECKLIST
A New Zealand Code Compliance Certificate and CCC inspection checklist covering Form 6, Records of Work, trade certificates, producer statements, as-builts and project close-out.
Read the guide →04PRODUCER STATEMENTS
A practical New Zealand guide to producer statements: what PS1, PS2, PS3 and PS4 cover, who is qualified to issue each, and why acceptance sits at the building consent authority's discretion.
Read the guide →PAID PROJECT ACCESS
Continue when the check proves useful.
Try the free, scoped pilot first if your practice has a completed residential pack. The Project Pass is available for another project with three software checks.
$79
one private project- Three full software pack checks
- Expanded RFI response workspace
- Construction evidence plan
- CCC record and indexed exports
$199/month
for builders and designers- Multi-project workspace
- 50 full checks each month
- Team invitations and activity trail
- Priority consent-to-CCC workflows
$499/month
for multi-client practices- Shared client workspaces
- 250 full checks each month
- Team document control
- White-label-ready records
Prices are in New Zealand dollars. Checkout shows the total payable before you confirm payment. Access is software only, not professional advice or a compliance opinion. No payment is taken through the enquiry form.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Know exactly what the tool does.
What does the $79 project pass include?+
One private project, three full software pack checks, the expanded RFI response workspace, construction evidence tracking, the CCC close-out record and indexed exports.
Can I explore it before buying?+
Yes. Open the illustrative sample or walkthrough without an account. NZ residential design practices can also ask about our free, scoped pilot on a completed pack. We agree fit and document handling by email before you share files.
What happens after my three checks?+
Your existing project record, RFI actions, evidence and exports remain available with your Project Pass while your account and the service remain available. There is no monthly renewal or scheduled pass expiry. For more checks, contact us to agree the next step before paying.
What if a document cannot be reviewed?+
The workspace identifies extraction and review limitations. Read those alongside the findings. If you cannot complete a check, email hello@consentmuster.co.nz with the problem before purchasing more access. Do not attach confidential plans to the initial email.
Does ConsentMuster approve a building consent?+
No. Only the relevant building consent authority can grant a consent or issue a Code Compliance Certificate. ConsentMuster is an applicant-side quality, evidence and document-control tool.
Does a paid plan include professional advice?+
No. ConsentMuster produces an applicant-side software report and practical workflow. Designers, engineers, LBPs and the selected BCA remain responsible for their professional and statutory decisions.
Does it replace my designer, engineer or LBP?+
No. It helps the project team see gaps and keep evidence organised. Technical conclusions and regulated work remain with the appropriate qualified people.
Does it work outside Auckland or Wellington?+
Yes. Every New Zealand territorial authority is selectable. The national checklist applies everywhere, with maintained council hand-off packs added progressively.
What files can I upload?+
PDF, Word, Excel, JPG, PNG and text files up to 20 MB each. A project can hold up to 100 files and 500 MB. Each full visual review includes up to 15 non-image documents within a 60 MB combined limit; the report identifies review limitations. Project files are kept in private storage behind a project access check.
Can my builder and designer use the same record?+
Yes. Project owners can add admins, editors and viewers. Each invited person receives access through their own signed-in account.
WRITTEN HELP
Need to ask something before buying?
Send the project type and the part of the consent process you need help organising. We reply in writing, so no phone or video call is required.
✓ No project files required✓ No payment taken here✓ Written reply from ConsentMuster
Prefer email? Write to hello@consentmuster.co.nz.