What consent data shows – and what it doesn’t
Building consent figures are often used as an indicator of future housing activity but they don’t show whether consented homes are ultimately completed …
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Pool barrier decision reversed
A proposed swimming pool barrier comprising a 1,800mm-high timber boundary fence and its junctions with 1,200mm-high internal glass fencing has…
Councils say PIM changes unlikely to transform project timelines
While councils say they can meet the Government’s proposed, shorter statutory timeframe for Project Information Memorandums, several building consent authorities have questioned whether…
Insurance insider backs liability reforms – with caveats
The Building Amendment Bill, which proposes the introduction of a proportionate liability system, passed its first reading in Parliament on 2 July and…
National proposes mega BCA and more self-certification
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says National would establish a nationwide specialist Building Consent Authority (BCA) for large commercial…
Plumbers and drainlayers will carry individual liability
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has confirmed to Under Construction that endorsed plumbers and drainlayers who self-certify eligible work may…
Report highlights industry’s resilience
Economic and political uncertainty continues to weigh on New Zealand’s construction sector but a new report from consultancy firm BDO…
Building consent requirements for swimming pool fencing
This Codewords 131 article goes into detail about Building Code Clause F9 – Restricting Access to Residential Pools and a builders’ obligations…
Annual consent growth continues for 10th straight month
Residential building consents increased in the year ended May 2026, marking 10 consecutive months of year-on-year growth, while non-residential consent…
Part 4A breaches
This Codewords 131 article goes into detail about a builders’ obligations under Part 4A of the Building Act once a contract value…
No specific financing available for granny flats
Three major banks have confirmed to Under Construction that there is no granny flat-specific financing available to homeowners The Government has enabled…
Discrimination claims – the new battleground?
Recent changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 have reduced the ability of some employees to bring a personal grievance for unjustified…
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