What proportional liability may mean for builders
The Government’s plan to shift the construction sector to a proportional liability regime is set to ease pressure on councils…
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Apartment consents up 92% for month of July
Minimal movement in overall number of new home consents, despite spike in apartments Apartment consents rose in both monthly and…
New regulation mandates faster building inspections
A new regulation that took effect on 22 August require Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to complete 80% of building inspections…
Fire consultation raises concerns
New Zealand’s Building Code fire safety provisions are failing to keep up with modern risks, according to a consultation that…
RMA reform aims to unclog consent bottlenecks
The Government passed a second round of reforms to the Resource Management Act (RMA) on 14 August, aiming to end…
Why it is crucial for LBPs to make sure a building consent is issued before starting work
Not having a building consent has been a key theme in complaints to the Building Practitioners Board recently. This is…
Sector prepares to ‘Fly the Flag’ for mental health
MATES in Construction is holding its Fly the Flag Week from 8-12 September to promote mental health awareness in the…
MBIE opens WaterMark consultation
Have your say on the use of WaterMark-certified plumbing and drainage products, which would form part of the news Approved…
Councils reveal builders’ biggest consent mistakes
Councils from across New Zealand are warning that common, avoidable errors in building consent applications are causing costly delays –…
Granny flats – does less oversight mean more liability?
The Government has announced that standalone dwellings no greater than 70m2 (otherwise known as granny flats) will soon be able…
NZ’s Top 100 Home Builds revealed
Master Builders has revealed this year’s Top 100 homes in its 2025 House of the Year competition, celebrating the very…
PlaceMakers overseas building products FAQ
The Government has cleared the way for a major expansion in the use of overseas building products, promising builders more…
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