09/22/2025 The requirements may differ from council to council, but let’s talk about Auckland in this article.
If you’re planning to replace your roof in Auckland, one of the first questions you may ask is: Do I need council consent? The short answer is: in most cases, no — but there are important exceptions.
Getting clear on the rules can save you time, money, and hassle. Let’s break it down.
When You Don’t Need Council ConsentUnder the New Zealand Building Act, many straightforward roof replacements fall under what’s called “exempt building work.” This means you don’t need Auckland Council consent if:
You are replacing your roof with the same material (e.g. replacing old longrun steel with new longrun steel, or concrete tiles with new concrete tiles).
The roof structure itself is not being altered — you’re simply re-roofing the existing framing.
The work is being done by a licensed professional and meets the Building Code.
Homesmart Roofing is a roofing company in Auckland, New Zealand. Our areas of expertise included re-roofing, roof maintenance, roof painting. We work in all Auckland suburbs and with a wide range of roof types, including flat roofs, membrane roofs, iron roofs, concrete roofs and deramastic roofs…