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The residential project document library

Find the common records, applications, checklists, registers, briefs, certificates and close-out documents used across Auckland residential development and construction management. Each guide explains who prepares it, where information comes from, how it is issued, common mistakes, red flags and where to verify it.

517 document guides11 lifecycle categoriesFree editable templatesLast reviewed 11 August 2026

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Business, client and developer setup

65

Property acquisition and due diligence

41

Planning and resource consent

38

Engineering, infrastructure and utilities

63

Building consent and code compliance

67

Procurement, quotes and contracts

59

Health and safety

54

Construction project management and controls

27

Remote project management and evidence control

47

Close-out, handover, defects and warranties

22

Consultant, design and coordination

How to use this library

The classification describes how often a document may apply; it is not a statement that every project requires it. Open the guide, confirm the live authority, contract, consultant, insurer or lender requirements, then adapt the blank template. Official forms must come from the current issuing organisation.

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Project-specificProject setup

Developer company profile

Use the Developer company profile to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Consultant-confirmedProject setup

Client/developer project brief

Use the Client/developer project brief to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Company registration checklist

Use the Company registration checklist to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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NZBN / Companies Office details record

Use the NZBN / Companies Office details record to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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IRD number record

Use the IRD number record to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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GST registration status record

Use the GST registration status record to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Bank account setup checklist

Use the Bank account setup checklist to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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AML/KYC information checklist

Use the AML/KYC information checklist to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Entity structure advice checklist

Use the Entity structure advice checklist to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Director/shareholder details register

Use the Director/shareholder details register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Project authority register

Use the Project authority register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Delegation of authority register

Use the Delegation of authority register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Decision register

Use the Decision register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Risk register

Use the Risk register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Document control register

Use the Document control register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Project contact register

Use the Project contact register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Consultant contact register

Use the Consultant contact register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Emergency contact register

Use the Emergency contact register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Project file setup checklist

Use the Project file setup checklist to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Consultant-confirmedProject setup

Project brief

Use the Project brief to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Project execution plan

Use the Project execution plan to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Scope statement

Use the Scope statement to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Communication matrix

Use the Communication matrix to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Responsibility matrix

Use the Responsibility matrix to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Authority and delegation register

Use the Authority and delegation register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Contact directory

Use the Contact directory to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Consultant register

Use the Consultant register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Project risk register

Use the Project risk register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Issue register

Use the Issue register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Opportunity register

Use the Opportunity register to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Meeting calendar

Use the Meeting calendar to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Reporting plan

Use the Reporting plan to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredProject setup

Document control procedure

Use the Document control procedure to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Project file index

Use the Project file index to define the project's outcomes, authority, responsibilities, reporting and controlled filing structure before delivery decisions multiply. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Site assessment checklist

Use the Site assessment checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Property viewing checklist

Use the Property viewing checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Initial development potential checklist

Use the Initial development potential checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Desktop feasibility checklist

Use the Desktop feasibility checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Detailed feasibility template

Use the Detailed feasibility template to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Sale and purchase agreement review checklist

Use the Sale and purchase agreement review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Sale and purchase agreement conditions checklist

Use the Sale and purchase agreement conditions checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Lender-requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Finance condition checklist

Use the Finance condition checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Due diligence condition checklist

Use the Due diligence condition checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

LIM condition checklist

Use the LIM condition checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Title condition checklist

Use the Title condition checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Usually requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Building inspection condition checklist

Use the Building inspection condition checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Solicitor approval condition checklist

Use the Solicitor approval condition checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Record of Title request guide

Use the Record of Title request guide to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Title review checklist

Use the Title review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Easement review checklist

Use the Easement review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Covenant review checklist

Use the Covenant review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Consent notice review checklist

Use the Consent notice review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Not applicable unless triggeredAcquisition and due diligence

Cross lease review checklist

Use the Cross lease review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Not applicable unless triggeredAcquisition and due diligence

Unit title review checklist

Use the Unit title review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

LIM order guide

Use the LIM order guide to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

LIM review checklist

Use the LIM review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Property file order guide

Use the Property file order guide to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Property file review checklist

Use the Property file review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Auckland GeoMaps review checklist

Use the Auckland GeoMaps review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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Sometimes requiredAcquisition and due diligence

Auckland Unitary Plan review checklist

Use the Auckland Unitary Plan review checklist to turn property, title, planning, market, finance and site evidence into an explicit acquisition decision. It is a control aid, not a substitute for the current official, contractual or professionally prepared document where one governs.

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