H1 compliance settings updated
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
Building & Housing
Liability change confirmed
New Zealand’s building and construction liability settings will move from joint and several to proportionate in 2027 The Government has…
Tiny homes on wheels are not granny flats
A court ruling serves as a reminder to builders that tiny homes on wheels are not classified as granny flats – and are not automatically…
Fence first, fun follows: keep kids safe around pools this summer
As summer approaches, it’s a key time to think about pool safety. Whether you’re doing a new build or a renovation, if the home you’re working on includes a pool…
Have your say on next proposed WaterMark product recognitions
MBIE is consulting on a second batch of WaterMark-certified plumbing and drainage products that, if approved, must be accepted as…
Wool carpet now standard in Kainga Ora new builds
Kāinga Ora has switched to using wool carpet in all new builds and some replacement projects following a revised procurement…
Lack of clarity over granny flat resource consent exemptions
The Government has confirmed that legislation enabling the consent-free construction of granny flats – small standalone dwellings up to 70m²…
Contracts to be treated the same under new school property rules
A new Crown agency is being established to manage New Zealand’s school property portfolio, and the Ministry of Education has confirmed that…
Consent exemptions expanded for solar installations
New building consent exemptions passed into law on 23 October 2025 are expected to streamline the process for installing small-scale…
Setback rules eased for detached buildings under new building consent exemptions
The Government has updated the Building Act’s Schedule 1 exemptions to ease setback requirements for small, detached buildings, including sheds,…
New Crown agency to transform school property management
The Government has confirmed it will establish a new Crown agency – the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) –…
Granny flat exemption clears select committee with minor changes
The Government’s proposal to exempt granny flats from the building consent process has taken a major step forward, with the…
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