Consent exemptions expanded for solar installations
New building consent exemptions passed into law on 23 October 2025 are expected to streamline the process for installing small-scale…
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Setback rules eased for detached buildings under new building consent exemptions
The Government has updated the Building Act’s Schedule 1 exemptions to ease setback requirements for small, detached buildings, including sheds,…
Electrical registration overhaul begins
Electricians, service technicians, appliance repairers and tradespeople across New Zealand are facing a significant change in how they’re registered and what…
Why RPE fit testing and maintenance matter
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a critical layer of defence for workers exposed to airborne hazards – such as dust,…
HazardCo concerned about health and safety reforms
Health and safety reforms aimed at reducing red tape have been announced. In this opinion piece, HazardCo’s Senior Health and…
New visa rules open door to trades
Tradespeople and employers in construction stand to gain from the Government’s new residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category, but…
The future of weathertightness – Kingspan Thermakraft’s Onewrap System
In New Zealand, builders deal with some of the harshest weather conditions in the world. From heavy rain to strong…
New Crown agency to transform school property management
The Government has confirmed it will establish a new Crown agency – the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) –…
Holidays Act out, Employment Leave Act in
The Government has announced a fresh proposal to repeal the Holidays Act and replace it with a new ‘Employment Leave’…
Government shifts focus of earthquake-prone building rules
The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building system more risk-based and proportionate by focusing…
Home consents up in August 2025
Stand-alone and multi-unit consents experienced an increase across New Zealand, supporting a 1.3% rise in annual home consents for the…
Construction downturn ending – but when will the recovery begin?
Residential construction punches above its weight when it comes to influencing NZ’s economic cycle. In this article, BNZ Chief Economist…
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