Self-certification gets the green light
The Government has given the green light to laws that will allow some builders sign off their own work Building…
Building & Housing
Largely positive response to overseas building products change
With MBIE and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk touting the proposed changes to using overseas building products loudly, Under…
Proposed building consent exemption conditions for granny flats
The Government is moving forward with changes to building consent rules for small standalone dwellings, aka ‘granny flats’. Below is…
Consultation on overseas building products closed
The Government has proposed changes to the Building Act to make it easier to use quality overseas building products in…
BCAs reject Government statement
Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) from across New Zealand have pushed back against Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk’s statement that…
Granny flat changes going ahead
Government moves forward with changes to small standalone dwelling (granny flat) building consent rules. Below is government announcement released 7…
RMA reform plans to end the culture of “no”
Resource Management Act (RMA) reform will make it easier to get things done, and will end the culture of “no”,…
Short-term pain, medium-term gain
The National Construction Pipeline report, published in December 2024, has predicted short-term pain but medium-term gain for the construction industry.…
Tougher disciplinary process announced for builders
Builders will face greater consequences for poor quality work under new rules. Below is government announcement released 3 April The…
New and improved infrastructure funding and financing tools
The Government has announced plans to make it easier to build more houses and infrastructure via three legislation reform pillars …
Public Works Act overhaul
The following is an announcement from Land Information Minister Chris Penk, published on beehive.govt.nz, announcing the first reform to the…
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