Builder used $289,000 deposits on debts and racehorses
A former Master Builders Association president has been ordered to repay more than $289,000 to two families after a High…
Industry News
Major building code changes paused until 2028
The Government has confirmed a pause on new major reforms to the Building Code until 2028, shifting to a three-year…
Overseas building product scheme gets green light
The Government has cleared the way for a major expansion in the use of overseas building products, promising builders more…
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 …
WorkSafe guidance targets trailer ramp injuries
WorkSafe has released a new low-loader trailer ramp safety guide to help reduce serious injuries and fatalities in construction transport.…
BCITO hails return to industry governance
BCITO has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will exit the national polytechnic network Te Pūkenga, describing the change as…
Immigration and general employment law updates
Presenting at PlaceMakers LBP Seminar in Mount Wellington on 19 June, Duncan Cotterill Senior Associate Joe Williams discussed recent employment…
BCITO training Maori youth for greater opportunities
A Waikato-based initiative supporting young Māori into the trades is gaining momentum – with more than 100 Waikato Tainui iwi…
Builder ordered to pay nearly $5k for faulty gazebo installation
A recent Disputes Tribunal decision has highlighted the risks and consequences of incomplete contracts and inadequate workmanship in residential construction…
BRANZ launches new industry data tool
BRANZ has launched Build Insights, a first-of-its-kind data tool designed to give New Zealand’s building professionals clear, reliable insight into…
Locked in: Terms that can’t be removed or avoided
Presenting at PlaceMakers LBP Seminar in Mount Wellington on 19 June, Duncan Cotterill Senior Associate Dion Morley explained the contractual…
Builders hopeful private BCA competition will lift outcomes
Builders from across New Zealand are hopeful that the introduction of a private building consent authority will increase competition in…
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