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Building Consents With Objective Build

Objective Build

From 24 July 2026, Gore District Council will begin using Objective Build for all building consent applications.

Objective Build is a new online platform designed to improve consistency, transparency, and quality in building applications and consents.

From 28 July, all Building Consent applications will be submitted through this new system.

Getting started

New users

You can register for an Objective Build account at: Objective Build

Existing customers

If you have active consents, you will receive an email inviting you to set up your Objective Build account. Please use the same email address you previously used to ensure your records link correctly.

What is Objective Build?

Objective Build is an end-to-end solution for Building Consent Authorities to manage the entire building consent process.

Bringing together councils, architects, designers, builders and owners onto a single platform, Objective Build simplifies every step of the consent process.

You can:

  • Apply for Building Consents
  • Apply for Amendments to approved consents
  • Apply for Certificates of Acceptance (COA)
  • Project Information Memorandum (PIM)
  • Apply for Exemptions
  • Apply for Code Compliance Certificates (CCC) once work is complete
  • Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Apply for Lapsing of Building Consent and Code Compliance Certificates (CCC)
  • Track the progress of your application end-to-end in real time

The platform has been developed in consultation with architects, designers, and builders across New Zealand to create a more consistent and transparent system for the industry.

Why are we moving to Objective Build?

Objective Build is a complete consent management platform providing consistency, quality, transparency and efficiency for everyone involved in the building application process. This upgrade supports CODC’s commitment to improving service delivery for our community and ratepayers.

Moving to Objective Build will:

  • Streamline the application process
  • Provide clear visibility of your application status
  • Improve communication between you and Council
  • Allow industry professionals to work across multiple councils using one login

If you work across different regions, you’ll be able to view all your applications in one place, regardless of which participating council they are lodged with.

Support and training

Objective Build has been designed to be simple and intuitive, with built-in help panels to guide you through each step.

Support options include:

  • Email support: [email protected]
  • Phone support: 0800 024 508 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)

For assistance with Objective Build you can also contact the GDC Building team at [email protected]

Helpful guides

Read our FAQ's for more information

  • It’s easier to apply for Building Consents, because all of your applications will be visible through a single logon, (even if lodged with different councils). You can also apply for Code Compliance Certificates (CCC), Certificates of Acceptance, Project Information Memorandums (PIM) and more.
  • You can keep your team in the loop, by giving others access to view consents, track their status and be notified of relevant updates. You can also easily add and remove people to your organisation.
  • You can track the status of a consent from start to finish and receive progress updates.
  • Managing communications with councils is easy through Objective Build. You can receive and respond to Requests for Information (RFI’s) and upload any supporting information all in one single place, with the data instantly being sent to council when you hit submit.
  • Collaboration tools are available to make different team members the primary owner for set stages (for example, the builder on site as the key contact for inspections), keeping everyone involved and informed.
  • You can create Contact and Document Libraries, keeping all of your most common key contacts and consent templates in one place to save time.

Will you still accept paper applications for building consents after 21 of July 2026?

The majority of our building consents are already received electronically (by email). If you don’t have access to the internet, there are a few things you should consider:

  • Can an agent submit the consent for you?
  • Do you have a family member or friend that can help you, or who could submit the application on your behalf?

If you don’t have access to the internet nor have an email address and need to submit a paper application, please book a meeting with our building consent team in the Gore office, and we can assist you.

If you are already registered with Objective Build through another council, then you don’t need to register again. Just keep using your current login and when you select the address for the consent, the system will know what council to send the application to.

Objective Build is for:

  • Builders
  • Architects and designers
  • Developers
  • Homeowners
  • Anyone applying for a building consent

Whether you’re a regular applicant or undertaking a one-off renovation, Objective Build will be introduced from 25 May 2026 as the main platform for lodging and managing building consent applications.

Your application can be saved at any time so you don’t lose your progress. If you get stuck, save your progress, check out the video tutorials then return to your application. Objective Build also has a help desk you can call which shows up when you are logged into the portal.

To book an inspection, have your LBP number handy, then call 03 440 0056 or go online www.goredc.govt.nz

Remote inspections are coming soon. We'll share more details when they're available.

Yes. Your agent can invite you as a user to the consent. If you’ve requested access and haven’t received it, give Objective Build Support team a call on 0800 024 508 Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm or email [email protected].

You’ll be able to see all the same information as your agent.

Useful Forms

While we try to have all our consenting paperwork digital, there's times you need to go hard copy. We have made them editable though, which will be easier for customers. Here's some useful forms and charts.

Building-as-laid-drainage-plan: Use this form to submit your drainage plan on completion of building consented work.

Building Minor Variation: This is used for submitting minor variations to a building consent. Some changes to building work will require an amendment application, which can be applied for via Simpli.

Form 6: Application for code compliance certificate.

Record of Building Work: This is to be used by licensed builders to submit records of work.

Producer Statements: These construction forms are to be submitted by the installer on completion of their work.

Change of Use Information

Here's some forms you will find helpful when assessing the requirements for changing the use of a building.

Fire Fighting Water Supply Requirements

Builders, developers, and homeowners need to consider water storage for firefighting for new dwellings that do not have access to a sufficient reticulated water supply.

Building consent applications

For new dwellings not connected to a sufficient reticulated water supply, building consent applications must include a site/floor plan approved by FENZ.

Download the checklist below, fill it in then email it to [email protected] along with your site plan & floor plan.

Once approved, these documents are ready to be submitted with your building consent application.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has put together guidelines. It's helpful if people also read the Firefighting Water Supplies Code of Practice.

Please note: The FENZ guidelines refer to the Invercargill City Council’s District Plan. The details in this section match the requirements of our council.

We encourage people to get advice from FENZ. Learn more on its website.

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