What builders need to confirm before quoting for fencing
Boundary location, consent requirements and agreements between adjoining owners can affect the scope, cost and timing of a fencing project…
Building & Housing
Review targets building consent exemptions
The Government has launched a review of building consent exemptions, examining whether more lower risk work could proceed without consent…
RMA transition to new planning system begins
New laws replacing the Resource Management Act promise a simpler and more consistent approach to development – but builders won’t…
Unlicensed builder fined over Restricted Building Work
An unlicensed builder has been fined after carrying out structural framing, roofing and wall cladding work on a new home…
Earthquake-prone building rules narrowed to highest-risk buildings
Reforms to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system will remove about half of currently designated buildings from the regime and introduce…
Granny flat exemption expands
Changes taking effect from 8 October 2026 will allow certified composite structural building products to be used for consent-exempt granny…
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…
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…
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…
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