The two sides of WorkSafe collaboration
Recent WorkSafe cases show different outcomes as a result of how closely builders chose to work with the organisation Property…
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WorkSafe updates asbestos guidance
WorkSafe New Zealand has updated its asbestos guidance, with changes aimed at making the material easier to follow and more…
Timaru director sentenced in CodeMark fraud case
A Timaru company director has been sentenced after using a forged CodeMark certificate for a building product in what authorities…
Annual consent growth streak continues through March
New home consent numbers continued rising in the year ended March 2026, with annual growth extending to eight consecutive months In total, 37,813 new…
Sleep outs are not granny flats – part three
Part three of this BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply…
Strong turnout for LBP seminar 2026 return
A strong turnout and lively discussion marked the latest PlaceMakers LBP seminar in Kapiti, north of Wellington last week, with…
Updated granny flat rules increase choice
Tradies will soon be able to build small standalone dwellings (granny flats) with even fewer consenting requirements, as the Government…
New Zealand moves to expand self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers
A planned expansion of self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers signals a shift in how routine construction work is approved –…
PlaceMakers product picks – May 2026
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully –…
Sleep outs are not granny flats – part two
Part two of this BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and when building…
Granny flat resource consent exemptions locked in
The National Environmental Standards for Detached Minor Residential Units (NES-DMRU) is now in force – removing the requirement for resource consents if…
BRANZ seeks views on engineered wood
BRANZ is inviting construction sector participants to complete a short survey on the use of mass timber and engineered wood products in…
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