We’ve recently reviewed our Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Building Policy and would like your feedback on what we’re proposing.

The Building Act 2004 helps ensure people who use buildings can do so safely, without endangering their health and can escape from a building in the event of a fire. The Act requires each territorial authority to have a policy for dangerous, affected, and insanitary buildings, and to review that policy every five years to make sure it’s fit-for-purpose.

All buildings are required to meet the applicable standards when they are built but they may become dangerous and/or insanitary over time.

Incorporating new guidance issued through MBIE and renaming the policy requires us to reconsult with the public.

Council agreed to consult with the community on the adoption of an updated policy on 11 November 2025. The new policy reflects best practice and incorporates operational improvements. It also provides greater clarity of Council roles and process.

Submissions are open until 5pm Friday 13 February. Submitting is as easy as clicking on our online submission form below. Please note that your name and submission will be publicly available.

Alternatively, you can download a hard copy of the submission form and:

• Email to: info@goredc.govt.nz
• Drop off: Main office, 29 Bowler Avenue, Gore or the Mataura Service Centre/Library
• Post: Gore District Council, P O Box 8, Gore, 9740.

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Dangerous and/or Insanitary Buildings Policy

We look forward to receiving your feedback on our Dangerous and/or Insanitary Buildings Policy amendment. You have until 5:00pm Friday 13 February to have your say. Don't forget to register if you are making a submission online.

We will acknowledge your submission in writing. We will contact submitters who wish to speak regarding their submission with the date and time of the hearing.