Background

We are seeking public feedback on our review of the Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Building Policy.

The Building Act 2004, requires all councils to have a Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Building Policy, and to review that policy every five years to make sure it is still fit-for-purpose.

The purpose of the policy is to be transparent about how council will:

  • define and identify dangerous, affected, or insanitary buildings
  • assess these buildings
  • work with building owners
  • take action on the issues.

At the council meeting on 5 August 2025, council adopted this Statement of Proposal and voted to consult with the community.

About the draft policy

Council has had a Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings policy since 2006 (reviewed every five years).


The proposed policy has been updated to align with changes to the Building Act and to make sure the policy is easy to understand by the community and council staff.

Read the Statement of Proposal

Read the draft Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Building Policy (changes to the 2019 policy are marked with crossed out text and new text added has been highlighted)

Kōrero Mai | Have your say

There are three options for your feedback:

  1. Amend the policy - this is our recommended approach. The proposed edits to the policy mean it will reflect legislative changes and best practice, be clearer and more effective.
  2. Do not amend the policy - this means we would retain our current version of the policy. This would mean the policy would be inconsistent with current legislation and best practice
  3. Revoke the policy - we would remove the policy entirely but in doing so we would not be compliant with section 131 of the Building Act 2004


You can provide feedback by:

  • Completing this form online
  • Sending us an email at info@odc.govt.nz
  • Sending a hardcopy submission to council offices - PO box 44, Ōpōtiki 3162 (please ensure it gets to us by the closing date)
  • Drop-off your hardcopy submission into the submission box at 108 St John St Ōpōtiki


Submissions close midday 3 September 2025


If you would like to be heard at hearings in September, please click check the box in the online submission, or include a note in your email or hardcopy submission. We will be in touch closer to the date to organise a time.

This is a formal consultation process and submitter names will be made public.