H&S legislation criticised
The Government’s reform of health and safety legislation has been criticised by industry groups as a “disappointing backward step” Despite…
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WorkSafe – be extra careful with old equipment
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued a warning to anyone using old equipment after a Rotorua teenager was the victim of…
Licensing changes welcomed
Proposed licensing regime changes for LBPs and other trades has been welcomed by industry bodies The Government is progressing changes…
Why is the cost of my fixed price building contract not fixed?
Fixed price contracts aren’t always fixed price, which can lead to confusion and potential souring in builder-client relationships. In this…
Largely positive response to overseas building products change
With MBIE and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk touting the proposed changes to using overseas building products loudly, Under…
Proposed building consent exemption conditions for granny flats
The Government is moving forward with changes to building consent rules for small standalone dwellings, aka ‘granny flats’. Below is…
Annual home consents drop
The number of homes consented in the year ended February 2025 dropped by 7.4% compared with the year ended February…
Build smarter now to win later
Change is in the air. I think we’d all agree that we live in uncertain times. However, while it is…
BCITO working to build an inclusive workforce
For World Autism Acceptance Month, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) and Altogether Autism are joining forces to…
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…
BCAs reject Government statement
Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) from across New Zealand have pushed back against Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk’s statement that…
Granny flat changes going ahead
Government moves forward with changes to small standalone dwelling (granny flat) building consent rules. Below is government announcement released 7…
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