What is a section 77 builder disclosure statement?
Short answer
Section 77 disclosure is a colloquial mix-up of two different things in NZ. People searching for it usually mean the section 362H 'pre-contractual disclosure' — the mandatory written information a residential builder must give you before you sign a contract over $60,000. That includes licence info, insurance, dispute paths, defects period, and warranty info. If you didn't receive one, the contract can be challenged.
Source: Building Act 2004 section 362H. Updated May 2026.
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- The actual section is 362H of the Building Act 2004
- Mandatory for residential work over $60,000
- Must be in writing, before signing
- Specific content required by the Building (Residential Consumer Rights and Remedies) Regulations 2014
- Failure to provide is a defence to a payment claim
What the disclosure has to include
Builder's name, contact, LBP details, Master Build / NZCB membership, dispute resolution process, insurance, defects period, statement of homeowner's rights. The Regulations set out the exact content; most builders use a one or two-page Consumer Information Sheet.
If your builder hasn't given you one before contract, ask. If they refuse, that's a serious red flag — the law is explicit.
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Sources: Building Act 2004 section 362H; Building (Residential Consumer Rights and Remedies) Regulations 2014. General information for NZ homeowners, not legal advice. Building rules change and vary by council, so confirm critical details on the official source before acting. Last updated 2026-05.