Government unveils “biggest building consent shake-up in decades”
The Government has announced sweeping reforms to New Zealand’s building consent system, promising faster approvals, clearer liability rules and more…
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PlaceMakers Product Picks – August 2025
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully –…
Stand-alone dwellings drive annual increase in home consents
Standalone house consents experienced an increase across New Zealand, supporting a 1% rise in overall home consents as multi-unit dwelling…
Consent rules to be relaxed for sheds, sleep-outs and garages
The Government has announced plans to ease building consent rules for single storey detached buildings, such as garden sheds, sleepouts…
Builder used $289,000 deposits on debts and racehorses
A former Master Builders Association president has been ordered to repay more than $289,000 to two families after a High…
Major building code changes paused until 2028
The Government has confirmed a pause on new major reforms to the Building Code until 2028, shifting to a three-year…
Overseas building product scheme gets green light
The Government has cleared the way for a major expansion in the use of overseas building products, promising builders more…
Scaffolding and Prequalification Rules Set for Overhaul
The Government is seeking industry feedback on proposed health and safety reforms to clarify working-at-height requirements and streamline prequalification processes …
WorkSafe guidance targets trailer ramp injuries
WorkSafe has released a new low-loader trailer ramp safety guide to help reduce serious injuries and fatalities in construction transport.…
BCITO hails return to industry governance
BCITO has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will exit the national polytechnic network Te Pūkenga, describing the change as…
Immigration and general employment law updates
Presenting at PlaceMakers LBP Seminar in Mount Wellington on 19 June, Duncan Cotterill Senior Associate Joe Williams discussed recent employment…
BCITO training Maori youth for greater opportunities
A Waikato-based initiative supporting young Māori into the trades is gaining momentum – with more than 100 Waikato Tainui iwi…
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