BCITO welcomes a fast-track transition to Private Training Establishment
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that it can become a Private Training…
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Building research funding to be reformed
The Government has announced it will reform how building research is funded in New Zealand, aiming to deliver better value, increase transparency…
Government to revise contractor classification framework
Construction firms that engage contractors could soon benefit from greater legal clarity under proposed changes to employment law The Education and Workforce select committee…
RMA reforms aim to accelerate housing and infrastructure
The Government has introduced sweeping reform of New Zealand’s planning laws, promising faster and simpler processes for homeowners, builders and developers The reforms, introduced…
GIVEN THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, HAVE YOU FELT A REDUCTION IN AVAILABLE WORK?
Name: Matthew Lee – Director Mairehau House Ltd Staff: 2 Location: Christchurch I’ve been building for over 60 years, so I’ve seen a few different economic conditions! The…
Feedback sought on expanded Building Product Standards
MBIE is seeking feedback on the latest draft of the Building Product Specifications pathway, ‘Amendment 1’, with submissions due by 5pm on 9 February 2026 The Building Product Specifications (BPS) form one of three…
School property maintenance funding to increase in 2026
Schools will receive a significant increase in maintenance funding from mid-2026, with the Government announcing the first rise to base rates since 2010 …
NZGBC announces residential energy modelling masterclasses
The New Zealand Green Building Council is hosting a series of events across New Zealand to share practical knowledge and increase…
Economists express construction recovery caution
Two major banks have expressed the need for caution when assessing the construction sector’s modest rebound in the September 2025 quarter – but…
Multi-unit developments boost consent numbers
New home consents rose 6.2% in the year ended October 2025, driven by strong growth in multi-unit developments while stand-alone house numbers…
New plumbing product standards take effect May 2026
As previously reported in Under Construction, from 2 May 2026, certain copper alloy plumbing products must meet new “lead-free” and corrosion-resistance standards under updates to the Building…
Most BCAs hit inspection target
New government data shows almost all Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) are meeting mandatory inspection timeframes Introduced in August, BCAs are required to complete at least…
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