Wet area showers are a classic case where many generally work on the assumption that installing a tiled or wet area shower in an existing home requires a building consent.

In New Zealand's urban areas many homes built pre-1930 are considered to have historic significance, or heritage value. Preserving the historical and architectural integrity of heritage homes (or any architecturally significant home) is compulsory in some areas and is a delicate task that demands careful consideration, especially when it comes to recladding. While recladding can improve the aesthetics and structural integrity of a heritage house, it also carries the responsib