Construction downturn ending – but when will the recovery begin?
Residential construction punches above its weight when it comes to influencing NZ’s economic cycle. In this article, BNZ Chief Economist…
Regulatory
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…
Aussie WaterMark-certified products recognised as NZ Building Code compliant
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has published the first set of recognition notices for selected plumbing and…
Councils respond to three-day inspection rule
Councils say mandatory inspection timeframes won’t deliver quicker building progress without changes to builder booking behaviours – and that remote…
Building associations cautiously optimistic about liability reform
Master Builders and New Zealand Certified Builders have backed the Government’s proposed shift to proportional liability but say the success…
Understanding clause E2 of the New Zealand Building Code: A critical guide for LBPs
Clause E2 of the New Zealand Building Code, called ‘External Moisture,’ helps make sure buildings stay dry, safe, and healthy.…
What proportional liability may mean for builders
The Government’s plan to shift the construction sector to a proportional liability regime is set to ease pressure on councils…
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…
RMA reform aims to unclog consent bottlenecks
The Government passed a second round of reforms to the Resource Management Act (RMA) on 14 August, aiming to end…
Why it is crucial for LBPs to make sure a building consent is issued before starting work
Not having a building consent has been a key theme in complaints to the Building Practitioners Board recently. This is…
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…
Granny flats – does less oversight mean more liability?
The Government has announced that standalone dwellings no greater than 70m2 (otherwise known as granny flats) will soon be able…
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