1. Parties: Identification of the homeowner/client and the building contractor, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the project and confirmation of builder's qualifications and licenses
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms used throughout the contract and rules for interpreting the agreement
4. Scope of Works: Detailed description of the construction work to be performed, including specifications and standards
5. Contract Price and Payment Terms: Total contract price, payment schedule, progress payments, and payment procedures
6. Timeframes: Expected start and completion dates, project milestones, and provisions for extensions of time
7. Builder's Obligations: Comprehensive list of builder's responsibilities, including compliance with building codes and standards
8. Client's Obligations: Client's responsibilities including site access, approvals, and decision-making timeframes
9. Consents and Approvals: Requirements for building consents, resource consents, and other necessary approvals
10. Variations: Process for requesting, approving, and charging for variations to the original scope
11. Materials and Workmanship: Standards for materials and workmanship, including compliance with Building Code
12. Insurance and Risk: Required insurance coverage and allocation of risk during construction
13. Warranties: Builder's warranties and guarantees, including statutory warranties under NZ law
14. Practical Completion: Definition of practical completion, inspection procedures, and handover requirements
15. Defects Liability: Defects liability period, process for identifying and remedying defects
16. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for handling disputes, including mediation and arbitration processes
17. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination by either party
18. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including notices, assignment, and governing law
