Granny flats get legal go ahead
From 15 January 2026, building and resource consents are no longer required for new, single-storey standalone dwellings up to 70m2 – providing they meet…
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Report forecasts 2026 construction rebound
The 2025 National Construction Pipeline Report – based on building and construction forecasting by BRANZ, and data from building economics consultancy Pacifecon (NZ) Ltd…
Public Works Act passes first reading
Legislation to modernise the Public Works Act has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle. The reforms aim to shorten historically slow…
Navigating economic recession – North Island
Question: Given the economic climate over the past year or so, have you felt a reduction in available work? Name: Ross…
Building work that does not need a building consent
Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004 shows the type of building work that can be carried out without a…
Government centralises supermarket building consent
The Government has expanded MiltiProof eligibility and established a centralised building consent service for supermarket developments. These regulatory changes designed…
BCITO welcomes a fast-track transition to Private Training Establishment
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that it can become a Private Training…
Building research funding to be reformed
The Government has announced it will reform how building research is funded in New Zealand, aiming to deliver better value, increase transparency…
Government to revise contractor classification framework
Construction firms that engage contractors could soon benefit from greater legal clarity under proposed changes to employment law The Education and Workforce select committee…
RMA reforms aim to accelerate housing and infrastructure
The Government has introduced sweeping reform of New Zealand’s planning laws, promising faster and simpler processes for homeowners, builders and developers The reforms, introduced…
GIVEN THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, HAVE YOU FELT A REDUCTION IN AVAILABLE WORK?
Name: Matthew Lee – Director Mairehau House Ltd Staff: 2 Location: Christchurch I’ve been building for over 60 years, so I’ve seen a few different economic conditions! The…
Feedback sought on expanded Building Product Standards
MBIE is seeking feedback on the latest draft of the Building Product Specifications pathway, ‘Amendment 1’, with submissions due by 5pm on 9 February 2026 The Building Product Specifications (BPS) form one of three…
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