Building consents
Building consents in Whangārei
Below: 2,864 consents we hold in Whangārei, searchable and on the map.
Consents on record in Whangārei
Individual building consents we hold, each on its property: 2,864 from 1 Aug 2019 to 1 Aug 2026. Councils publish their records unevenly, so these are what we have, not every consent issued — for the full count, see the official figures above.
What the work is
Consents in the last five years by the kind of work their description names.
- Alterations and additions809
135 in the last 12 months · typically $6,900
- New homes585
152 in the last 12 months · typically $510k
- Garages, sheds and carports129
19 in the last 12 months · typically $68k
- Pools and spas109
23 in the last 12 months · typically $20k
- Fires and heating83
20 in the last 12 months · typically $5,500
- Relocated buildings80
19 in the last 12 months · typically $100k
- Decks, pergolas and verandahs70
15 in the last 12 months · typically $77k
- Plumbing, drainage and wastewater38
2 in the last 12 months · typically $16k
- Multiple homes35
13 in the last 12 months · typically $1.1m
- Retaining walls32
6 in the last 12 months · typically $50k
Consents on record by month
The last three years. A recent dip is often records still to arrive.
Largest in the last 12 months
- $5.6mConstruct three level three bdrm dwgs with attached single garages x7 (heptaplex) with retaining walls. 19 Third Avenue, Avenues
- $2.6mConstruction of 7 attached dwgs in 2 buildings 20 Brake Avenue, Otangarei
- $2.6mRbw - the proposed work involves the construction of two new three-storey buildings comprising a mixed-use building (block 1) & a res building (block 2), including associated site works such 43 Morningside Road, Morningside
- $2.3mRbw - 5x new 2 storey dwgs with single gge. Lot 1 - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Lot 2 -3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Lot 3 -3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Lot 4 -3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Lot 5 - 4 bedrooms, 19 Keystone Place, Te Kamo
- $2.2mNew multi-unit dwgs 13 McKinnon Crescent, Otangarei
2,864 consents
- Alterations and additions$9,999
Replacement fire. Install insert kemlan halo 800 zero clearance solid fuel heater.
- New homes$418k
Construct single level four bdrm transportable dwg.
- New homes$737k
New dwg
- Alterations and additions$5,000
New heating appliance
- New homes$310k
New dwg
- Decks, pergolas and verandahs$1.7m
Additions & alterations to existing dwg - conservatory, dining, lounge, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms & stairs
- New homes$482k
New multi-unit dwg
- New homes$900k
New dwg
- New homes$653k
New dwg
- New homes$250k
New dwg
- New homes$499k
New multi-unit dwg
- New homes$487k
New multi-unit dwg & retaining wall
- New homes$1.5m
New dwg
- Multiple homes$900k
Two new dwgs
- Multiple homes$1.2m
Two new dwgs
- New homes$415k
New dwg
- New homes$567k
New dwg
- New homes$467k
New multi-unit dwg
- Decks, pergolas and verandahs$100k
Additions & alterations to existing dwg & bedrooms, bathrooms & deck
- Alterations and additions$8,500
New heating appliance
- Alterations and additions$5,000
New heating appliance
- Alterations and additions$20k
Alt to existing dwg - new bathrm & patio barrier
- Pools and spas$12k
New swimming pool fence
- Alterations and additions$5,000
New heating appliance
- Alterations and additions$7,000
New heating appliance
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Suburbs in Whangārei
Where the consents we hold are, most in the last 12 months first.
- Te Kamo61 / 376
- Maunu41 / 247
- One Tree Point38 / 243
- Onerahi23 / 168
- Kensington18 / 112
- Tutukaka18 / 92
- Tamaterau17 / 82
- Glenbervie17 / 75
- Morningside17 / 71
- Maungatapere15 / 137
- Ngunguru15 / 104
- Tikipunga14 / 206
- Raumanga14 / 91
- Port Whangārei14 / 24
- Avenues11 / 80
- Woodhill10 / 41
- Ruatangata West9 / 67
- Parahaka8 / 77
- Riverside8 / 42
- Matapouri6 / 70
- Otaika6 / 46
- Ngararatunua6 / 40
- Regent5 / 34
- Otangarei5 / 25
- Poroti4 / 34
- Portland4 / 22
- Whau Valley3 / 52
- Mangapai2 / 48
- Matarau2 / 19
- Abbey Caves2 / 19
- Kiripaka2 / 19
- Springfield2 / 10
- Horahora1 / 33
- Titoki1 / 12
- Kokopu1 / 9
- Mata1 / 5
- Takahiwai0 / 8
- Purua0 / 5
- Whangārei0 / 3
- Riponui0 / 3
- Oakleigh0 / 3
- Wheki Valley0 / 3
- Parakao0 / 2
- Puwera0 / 2
- Pipiwai0 / 2
- Nukutawhiti0 / 1
Questions
What is a building consent?
Written approval from a council (a building consent authority) that planned building work complies with the Building Code. Most new buildings, additions, structural alterations, fires and plumbing and drainage work need one; some minor work is exempt under Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004.
Where do these figures come from?
The official counts are Stats NZ’s monthly Building consents issued release (CC BY 4.0), covering every consent every council issues. The individual consents listed are ones we hold from councils’ records and other public sources; they are not a complete list for every council.