Ruapehu District Council is celebrating its building control team being reassessed as a ‘low risk’ Building Consent Authority (BCA).

The assessment, conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), ensures that councils meet rigorous standards to deliver trusted, legally compliant building control services.

Executive Manager - Regulatory & Customer Services Sharon Robinson praised the building control team for their hard work and dedication.

“We are thrilled that the 2025 assessment has validated the building team’s on-going commitment to maintaining high standards and this vital accreditation for the community.

The assessment as a ‘low risk’ BCA is especially rewarding for the building control team as it reconfirms their capability and consistency in delivering building control functions,” she said.

Ms. Robinson noted that the leadership of Building Control Manager Darryn Cosford was critical to the team maintaining its low risk assessment.

“Last year Council was required to undertake a special accreditation assessment to check on progress in addressing non-compliances identified during an earlier 2023 assessment.

Darryn oversaw the performance improvements that reestablished Council as a low-risk BCA.

Being assessed as a low-risk BCA confirms that the improvements in the team’s performance have been effectively maintained,” she said.

Mr Cosford expressed pride in the team’s professionalism and the positive feedback received.

“It was especially pleasing to hear from the assessors that they recognised the team’s and Council’s commitment to supporting and implementing our systems.

We are committed to maintaining our low-risk BCA accreditation and ensuring construction compliance in Ruapehu,” he said.

Ruapehu District Council’s building control team has been reassessed as a ‘low risk’ Building Consent Authority (BCA) reconfirming their capability and consistency in delivering building control functions.

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