ITP merge under way
The country’s 16 institutes of technology and polytechnics have been brought under the same roof All 16 institutes of technology…
Industry Updates
Multi-unit homes up by a third
The year ended July 2022 saw a 35% increase in the annual number of new multi-unit homes consented compared to…
ITP merge underway
The country’s 16 institutes of technology and polytechnics have been brought under the same roof From 6 October, all 16…
Multi-unit home consents up 36%
More than 50,000 new homes were consented in the year ended June 2022 – the fourth time in a row…
LBP SCHEME REVIEW IN DETAIL
Feedback from LBPs strongly suggests the LBP scheme could be improved and some areas of licence classes reformed. In this…
Consent systems report: Part One
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its evaluation of the building consent system report. This is…
Insulation transition extended
Following a consultation, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has extended the time to comply with new wall,…
Building Code update consultation closed
MBIE to review consultation on proposed changes to the new Building Code Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods The Ministry of…
Have your say on building consents – the process and the problems!
As part of the Building System Reforms, The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on…
Architecture student crowned Future Thinker of the Year
Victoria University of Wellington’s Eloise Blewden has been recognised by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) at the NZGBC’s…
MBIE releases product substitution guide for plasterboard
Due to the shortage of plasterboard products available in New Zealand, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has…
Three-peat success for multi-unit homes
The year ended May 2022 marks the third month in a row that annual number of consents for new multi-unit…