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…
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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…
Public consultation opens on draft code for residential construction safety
Public feedback is being sought on a draft Approved Code of Practice aimed at clarifying health and safety responsibilities…
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…
Feedback sought on expanded Building Product Standards
MBIE is seeking feedback on the latest draft of the Building Product Specifications pathway, ‘Amendment 1’, with submissions due by 5pm on 9 February 2026 The Building Product Specifications (BPS) form one of three…
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…
Fire consultation raises concerns
New Zealand’s Building Code fire safety provisions are failing to keep up with modern risks, according to a consultation that…
MBIE opens WaterMark consultation
Have your say on the use of WaterMark-certified plumbing and drainage products, which would form part of the news Approved…
Scaffolding and Prequalification Rules Set for Overhaul
The Government is seeking industry feedback on proposed health and safety reforms to clarify working-at-height requirements and streamline prequalification processes …
Government advances housing growth reforms
The Government is moving ahead with reforms to accelerate housing development across New Zealand, with legislation that aims to increase…
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…
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 …
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