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…
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…
Schools will receive a significant increase in maintenance funding from mid-2026, with the Government announcing the first rise to base rates since 2010 …
The New Zealand Green Building Council is hosting a series of events across New Zealand to share practical knowledge and increase…
Two major banks have expressed the need for caution when assessing the construction sector’s modest rebound in the September 2025 quarter – but…
New home consents rose 6.2% in the year ended October 2025, driven by strong growth in multi-unit developments while stand-alone house numbers…
As previously reported in Under Construction, from 2 May 2026, certain copper alloy plumbing products must meet new “lead-free” and corrosion-resistance standards under updates to the Building…
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Two new bills have passed their first reading in Parliament: one to let experienced plumbers and drainlayers self-certify their work, and another…
On Monday, Chris Penk, Minister of Building and Construction, announced that the Government would be making 10-year guarantees compulsory for all new residential…
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
New Zealand’s building and construction liability settings will move from joint and several to proportionate in 2027 The Government has…
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