SiteLenz field notes

Auckland property guides

Short, dated answers for real Auckland decisions, backed by primary sources. Start with what changed, what a result proves, and which check should come next.

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Decision notes

Short, dated answers for live Auckland property decisions—what changed, what a result proves, and what to do next.

Auckland planning map layers illustrating the July 2026 Plan Change 120 decision

Decision note · 27 July 2026

PC120: the July 2026 decision

A dated summary of Auckland Council’s 21 July 2026 PC120 decision, what remains proposed, and what property owners should check before relying on a map.

Reviewed 27 Jul 2026

Auckland flood map intersection compared with a house, site levels and overland water route

Decision note · 27 July 2026

What a flood-map hit proves

A decision-focused explanation of what an Auckland flood-map intersection means, what it cannot establish, and when to investigate further.

Reviewed 27 Jul 2026

Final Auckland property checks before a sale and purchase agreement goes unconditional

Decision note · 27 July 2026

Before going unconditional

A short Auckland decision checklist for title, LIM, property records, inspection, finance, insurance and unresolved property questions.

Reviewed 27 Jul 2026

Decision path from a free Auckland property map to a LIM, property file or engineering assessment

Decision note · 27 July 2026

Free map, LIM, file or engineer?

Choose the next Auckland property check by the decision you need to make: free map, official LIM, council property file or site-specific engineering advice.

Reviewed 27 Jul 2026

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Buying and property records

Check the documents, history, approvals and warning signs behind an Auckland address.

Illustrated Auckland property due diligence checklist with map, title, hazard and building checks

Buying in Auckland

Property due diligence checklist

A practical Auckland property due diligence checklist covering title, LIM, zoning, flood risk, consents, insurance, services, and professional advice.

Reviewed 20 Jul 2026

Side-by-side comparison of a SiteLenz early property report and an official Auckland Council LIM

Report comparison

SiteLenz vs a LIM

A transparent comparison of a SiteLenz property report and an Auckland Council LIM, including when to use each and what neither replaces.

Reviewed 20 Jul 2026

Side-by-side diagram of an Auckland property file and Land Information Memorandum

Council property records

Auckland property file vs LIM

Compare an Auckland Council property file and LIM, what each may contain, and how to use them when buying or renovating a home.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

Property history timeline comparing approved plans with later Auckland home alterations

Property history

Unconsented building work checks

How to investigate possible unconsented alterations in an Auckland property without jumping from a missing document to the wrong conclusion.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

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Renovating and consenting

Work out which approvals and professionals a renovation may need before design or demolition.

Auckland renovation planning diagram with property records, design, consent and construction stages

Plan the project

Auckland home renovation checklist

A practical pre-renovation checklist for Auckland homes covering records, consent pathways, hazards, services, budget risks and the right professional advice.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

Two-path diagram comparing building consent and Auckland resource consent checks

Consent pathways

Building consent vs resource consent

Understand the different jobs of building and resource consents in Auckland, why a project may need both, and what to check before design.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

House plan diagram showing checks before removing an internal wall in Auckland

Walls and layouts

Removing an internal wall in Auckland

Questions to ask before removing or moving an internal wall in an Auckland home, including structure, bracing, fire separation, services and records.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

Cross-lease property diagram showing two homes, shared land and an altered flats plan

Cross-lease properties

Auckland cross-lease renovation checks

A practical guide to Auckland cross-lease renovations, including leaseholder approval, flats plans, title updates, common property and council consent.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

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Zoning and development

Understand the planning layers, site constraints and early feasibility questions that shape a project.

Diagram showing an Auckland property zone layered with overlays, precincts and site constraints

Auckland zoning

Check Auckland property zoning

Learn how to check an Auckland property zone, overlays, precincts, designations and development standards before relying on a buildability assumption.

Reviewed 20 Jul 2026

Site diagram for an Auckland granny flat showing access, services, boundaries, hazards and a small dwelling

Small stand-alone dwellings

Auckland granny flat site checks

First-pass checks for an Auckland granny flat or small stand-alone dwelling: planning, hazards, services, access, site geometry and the 2026 consent exemption.

Reviewed 20 Jul 2026

Auckland home extension site diagram showing boundaries, yards, services and flood constraints

Extensions and additions

Auckland home extension site checks

Early checks for an Auckland extension covering zoning, boundaries, title, flood risk, services, access, existing records and consent strategy.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

Research pathway

Hazards and site services

Trace the water, land and infrastructure issues that can affect a home, extension or purchase.

Auckland property flood risk diagram showing rainfall, overland flow path, flood plain and house floor level

Flood due diligence

Check Auckland property flood risk

A plain-English guide to Auckland flood plains, overland flow paths, flood-prone areas, coastal inundation, LIM checks and insurance questions.

Reviewed 20 Jul 2026

Sloping Auckland property diagram showing rain moving along an overland flow path around a house

Rainfall and site levels

Auckland overland flow paths

Understand Auckland overland flow path maps, what a mapped line can mean for buying, fencing, landscaping and renovation, and when to seek advice.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

Auckland site-services diagram showing private stormwater, wastewater and public pipes beneath a property

Pipes and drainage

Auckland stormwater and wastewater checks

A plain-English guide to checking private drains, public networks, easements, overland flow, capacity and access before an Auckland building project.

Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

Check a specific Auckland property

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