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.…
Regulatory
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…
Legislative pause only applies to Building Code
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed that major changes to the Building Code system will be…
Consent rules to be relaxed for sheds, sleep-outs and garages
The Government has announced plans to ease building consent rules for single storey detached buildings, such as garden sheds, sleepouts…
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…
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…
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 …
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