Role of the Valuer-General

Learn about the Valuer-General's responsibilities and the legislation governing the role.

Valuation standards

Under the Rating Valuations Act 1998, the Valuer-General sets minimum standards for rating valuations and maintenance of the district valuation roll.

These standards are listed in valuation rules & guidelines.

Other duties

The Valuer-General also:

  • provides independent quality assurance of valuations for rating purposes
  • certifies rating valuations to local authorities
  • provides technical advice to Government on valuation and the valuation services sector
  • monitors and audits the work of rating valuation service providers (VSPs)
  • is ex-officio chair of the Valuers Registration Board
  • sits on the council of the New Zealand Institute of Valuers (NZIV).

You can download the Rating Valuations Rules - Version 3.1.

Read the full legislation on the New Zealand Legislation website:

Rating Valuations Act 1998 (RVA) Orders in Council

In greater Christchurch, the extent of earthquake property damage makes it extremely difficult for councils to perform rating valuation functions in the required time. To deal with this the three Orders in Council took effect on 30 June 2011. more...

Contact

The Valuer-General
Land Information New Zealand
PO Box 5501
Wellington
New Zealand

Phone +64 4 460 0110
Fax +64 4 498 9699
Email valuergeneral@linz.govt.nz

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