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Builder paralysed after company failures

Two building companies were fined more than $500,000 for failing to ensure the health and safety of workers Chunda Limited…

MBIE wants your opinion

The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is conducting a public consultation on how the building consent process could…

Builder wins house renovation dispute

A builder recently won a Disputes Tribunal case brought by a disgruntled former client and was awarded $24,890 The Tribunal…

April continues downward trend

There was a 26% decline in the number of new homes consented in the month of April 2023 compared with…

BCITO launches micro-credentials

Learners and people interested in becoming a builder will now be able to undertake micro-credentials to give them a taste…

2022 Building Code consultation decision

In May 2022, the Ministry of Building, Employment and Innovation (MBIE) opened a consultation on acceptable solutions and verification method…

Multi-unit homes buck downward trend

While consents for new homes saw a decrease for the year ended March 2023, the trend in multi-unit home consents…

Painting pre-primed weatherboards

Are you installing new pre-primed timber weatherboards at a client’s house? Make sure to read this handy guide, prepared by…

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AEWV – what you need to know

The opening of New Zealand’s international border in July 2022 ushered in a new immigration pathway for skilled migrants called…

Building levy fees could drop

Consultation has now closed for three proposed changes to the building levy that could reduce fees for builders. Interested parties…