10 March 2016
Simon Johnson
[FYI request #3718 email]
Ref: DOIA 1516-1116
Dear Mr Johnson,
Thank you for your request of 6 March 2016 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
“Please provide the Clause of the New Zealand Building Act which allows a building consent authority to
arrange to have a design reviewed by a person or organisation of their choosing external to their
respective Council (e.g. a private company or individual), with the cost of any such review to be borne
by the building consent applicant?”
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request, you may contact us via email at [MBIE request email] or
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Your request was received on 6 March 2016 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services