New Zealand moves to expand self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers
A planned expansion of self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers signals a shift in how routine construction work is approved –…
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Sleep outs are not granny flats – part two
Part two of this BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and when building…
Granny flat resource consent exemptions locked in
The National Environmental Standards for Detached Minor Residential Units (NES-DMRU) is now in force – removing the requirement for resource consents if…
Open-source granny flat plans project launched
A University of Auckland research project aiming to develop open-source plans for small standalone dwellings has begun, with researchers seeking…
Sleep outs are not granny flats
This BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and when building…
Improving H1 Energy Efficiency
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
Liability overhaul introduces ‘last resort’ warranty suspension mechanism
MBIE outlines contingency following scrutiny of homeowner risk under proposed proportional liability reforms Homeowners could face gaps in protection under…
How the new granny flats building consent exemption is changing restricted building work for LBPs
While the definition of Restricted Building Work (RBW) has not changed, the way RBW is delivered under the granny flats…
Lead-free transition ends soon
Changes to the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products will come into effect at 11:59pm on 1 May 2026…
Private BCA unlikely to ease council workload
Council says the approval of a new private building consent authority will have “no meaningful impact” on its workload Despite…
Second private building consent authority approved
A second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) has been approved by the Government, marking another step in the gradual expansion…
Stay safe in the heat
Working in hot conditions is part of the job for many in the trades. If you’re out in direct sun,…
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