Ruapehu District Council's Building Control Team is introducing the Datascape online building consenting system providing customers with improved visibility of their building consent applications and a more streamlined digital experience.
The new platform will allow applicants to track the progress of their building consents online, receive automatic notifications when updates occur, and interact with Council through a modern end-to-end digital system.
Building Control Manager Darryn Cosford said the move to Datascape reflects Council's commitment to continually improving the way it delivers services to customers.
“One of the key benefits for applicants is greater visibility of their consent application. People understandably want to know how their application is progressing.
Datascape provides real-time tracking and automated notifications, helping customers stay informed without needing to contact Council for updates,” he said.
Developed specifically for local government and used by councils across New Zealand and Australia the Datascape platform is designed to manage the entire building consent process, from application and assessment through to issuing consents and inspections.
It also integrates with other core council systems, helping to improve efficiency, collaboration, and regulatory compliance.
The introduction of the new system comes as councils and government continue to focus on improving the efficiency of the building consent process nationwide. Recent Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reporting shows that improving consent processing performance remains a key priority across New Zealand's building sector.
Mr Cosford said that Council recognises that some customers may have questions about the new platform and is offering demonstration sessions ahead of the launch.
"As with all new systems, this is a significant change and our team is keen to help people become familiar with the new platform before it goes live.
We want to make the transition as smooth as possible and encourage anyone interested to come along to one of our demonstration sessions.”
Datascape demonstrations
- Ohakune Council Chamber - Wednesday 1 July - 5pm to 6pm
- Taumarunui Council building staffroom - Thursday 2 July - 5pm to 6pm (please use rear entrance off Taumarunui Street).
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