Government centralises supermarket building consent
The Government has expanded MiltiProof eligibility and established a centralised building consent service for supermarket developments. These regulatory changes designed…
Govt Announcements
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…
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 …
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…
Trade reform bills pass first reading in Parliament
Two new bills have passed their first reading in Parliament: one to let experienced plumbers and drainlayers self-certify their work, and another…
What mandatory warranties mean for builders
On Monday, Chris Penk, Minister of Building and Construction, announced that the Government would be making 10-year guarantees compulsory for all new residential…
H1 compliance settings updated
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
Liability change confirmed
New Zealand’s building and construction liability settings will move from joint and several to proportionate in 2027 The Government has…
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…
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…
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