Review targets building consent exemptions
The Government has launched a review of building consent exemptions, examining whether more lower risk work could proceed without consent…
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RMA transition to new planning system begins
New laws replacing the Resource Management Act promise a simpler and more consistent approach to development – but builders won’t…
PlaceMakers product picks – November 2026
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks showcasing innovation, new products and the brands that builders know and…
Smart anchoring for Kiwi tradies
Every tradie knows that nothing ruins your day faster than a fixing that doesn’t hold, except maybe discovering someone ‘borrowed’…
Supervision: Getting it right as an LBP
Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) who supervise building work are responsible for its quality and compliance. This article explains supervision requirements,…
Have consent numbers returned to 2023 levels?
For the third month in a row, the annual number of new homes consented exceeded 40,000 – a level last…
Self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying – what designers need to know
This Codewords 132 article explores the new self-certification scheme for plumbers and drainlayers – and what designers need to understand…
Unlicensed builder fined over Restricted Building Work
An unlicensed builder has been fined after carrying out structural framing, roofing and wall cladding work on a new home…
Earthquake-prone building rules narrowed to highest-risk buildings
Reforms to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system will remove about half of currently designated buildings from the regime and introduce…
Stormwater control and landscaping
Careful planning of stormwater management can reduce the pressure on council stormwater systems, reduce flooding risks, protect the environment from…
Company fined after ignoring working at height notice
An Auckland construction company has been fined $38,500 after workers continued operating at height despite a WorkSafe prohibition notice Grace…
Granny flat exemption expands
Changes taking effect from 8 October 2026 will allow certified composite structural building products to be used for consent-exempt granny…
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