Infrastructure pipeline under scrutiny
New Zealand has close to $290bn of infrastructure projects in the pipeline – but the Government and industry agree reducing construction…
Industry News
Who is now in charge of building?
Simon Watts has taken responsibility for Building and Construction following the departure of Chris Penk, adding the portfolio to his…
MBIE seeks feedback on wider range of building product standards
Builders and other industry participants have until 11 September to have their say on proposals to expand the range of…
CBS calls for changes to mandatory warranty plans
Combined Building Supplies Co-operative calls for changes to proposed mandatory residential building warranty framework, warning it could restrict some builders’ access to the market – but backs reforms designed…
Proposed changes to NZS 3604
Public consultation is now open on the draft revision of NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings. The proposed updates reflect changes in building…
Construction subject to bring building industry into schools
New Zealand Building Industry Federation Chief Executive Julian Leys has welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce Construction and Built Environment…
HSWA changes coming
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has been amended by the Health and Safety at Work Amendment…
Awards recognise women shaping the future of construction
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has recognised women from across New Zealand’s construction sector for their leadership, innovation and professional excellence…
Consents pass 40k for first time since 2023
In the year ended June 2026, residential building consents passed 40,000 for the first time since 2023 – reflecting substantial increases across many of…
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 …
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…
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