Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying – what designers need to know
This Codewords 132 article explores the new self-certification scheme for plumbers and drainlayers – and what designers need to understand…
Regulatory
Unlicensed builder fined over Restricted Building Work
An unlicensed builder has been fined after carrying out structural framing, roofing and wall cladding work on a new home…
Earthquake-prone building rules narrowed to highest-risk buildings
Reforms to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system will remove about half of currently designated buildings from the regime and introduce…
Granny flat exemption expands
Changes taking effect from 8 October 2026 will allow certified composite structural building products to be used for consent-exempt granny…
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…
HSWA changes coming
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has been amended by the Health and Safety at Work Amendment…
Councils say PIM changes unlikely to transform project timelines
While councils say they can meet the Government’s proposed, shorter statutory timeframe for Project Information Memorandums, several building consent authorities have questioned whether…
Insurance insider backs liability reforms – with caveats
The Building Amendment Bill, which proposes the introduction of a proportionate liability system, passed its first reading in Parliament on 2 July and…
National proposes mega BCA and more self-certification
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says National would establish a nationwide specialist Building Consent Authority (BCA) for large commercial…
Building consent requirements for swimming pool fencing
This Codewords 131 article goes into detail about Building Code Clause F9 – Restricting Access to Residential Pools and a builders’ obligations…
Part 4A breaches
This Codewords 131 article goes into detail about a builders’ obligations under Part 4A of the Building Act once a contract value…
Govt cuts PIM wait times
The Government has announced changes to reduce the time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums On June 17, Building and Construction…
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