Useful resources and links

Alpine Energy Limited owns and operates the electricity distribution network in South Canterbury, New Zealand.They transport electricity from seven local Transpower Grid Exit Points (GXP’s) to over 30,000 customers throughout the region:
How to connect to the network

The Timaru District Council is the Building Control Authority for their district. They place great importance on providing good customer care at all stages throughout the building process. To achieve this they are available to able to help you with a range of building needs and requirements including: 

• Building consent applications, variations and amendments, including how to meet the requirements of the Building Code at the applicationstage
• Project information memoranda (PIMs)
• Building and planning inspections for building consents
• Code compliance certificate applications
• Compliance schedules and warrants of fitness
• Independent qualified persons/licensed building practitioners

Useful Websites

Consumers' Institute of New Zealand (very useful for step by step guides)
www.consumerbuild.org.nz

Certified Builders Association of NZ Inc (CBANZ)
www.certified.co.nz

Registered Master Buildings Federation Inc (RMBF)
www.masterbuilder.org.nz

New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)
www.nzia.org.nz

Architectural Designers NZ Inc (ADNZ)
www.adnz.org.nz

Association of Consulting Engineers (ACENZ)
www.acenz.org.nz

BRANZ Ltd
www.branz.co.nz

NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors Inc (NZIQS)
www.nziqs.co.nz

NZ Institute of Surveyors (NZIS)
www.surveyors.org.nz

Department of Building and Housing (DBH)
(NZ Building Code & Building Act 2004 plus information)
www.dbh.govt.nz

Institution of Professional Engineers (IPENZ)
www.ipenz.org.nz

NZ Institute of Building Surveyors Inc (NZIBS)
www.buildingsurveyors.co.nz