Earlier this year the Christchurch Council lost its accreditation as a building consent authority. It failed to meet criteria necessary for the accreditation.
Most residential property developers use the NZS 3910 standard form of building contract. It's used for infrastructure works for a subdivision or for building high-rise apartments.
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