Review of Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy

The Council is required by the Building Act to have a Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy. The Policy is being reviewed and this is your chance to comment on the proposed changes.

The Policy aims to reduce the potential risk of injury, death, ill health or damage posed to residents in the District by dangerous, affected or insanitary buildings, and sets out how the Council will manage unsatisfactory building conditions.

Numerous changes to the Policy are proposed, as recommended by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. To get more details on the proposed changes, go to the Council’s website www.southtaranaki.com/consultation, your local LibraryPlus or the Council office in Hāwera.

Members of the community are invited to make submissions on the draft Policy by 4pm on Monday 29 September 2025.