Things to check and consider for your building project before you can start hiring designers or contractors:

Plan a renovation

 Find out what you and others need to do to help the project run smoothly and what to do if things don't go to plan:

Rights and responsibilities when you build or renovate

Find out:

• when you need building consent
• what you can do yourself
• what you need to hire a licensed builder to do.

What you can and can’t do yourself when you're renovating