Multi-unit developments boost consent numbers
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…
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New plumbing product standards take effect May 2026
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…
Most BCAs hit inspection target
New government data shows almost all Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) are meeting mandatory inspection timeframes Introduced in August, BCAs are required to complete at least…
Trade reform bills pass first reading in Parliament
Two new bills have passed their first reading in Parliament: one to let experienced plumbers and drainlayers self-certify their work, and another…
What mandatory warranties mean for builders
On Monday, Chris Penk, Minister of Building and Construction, announced that the Government would be making 10-year guarantees compulsory for all new residential…
H1 compliance settings updated
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
Liability change confirmed
New Zealand’s building and construction liability settings will move from joint and several to proportionate in 2027 The Government has…
12 days of prizes for PAC apprentices
PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew (PAC) is wrapping up the year with something big: 12 days of Christmas giveaways exclusively for PAC members From 4 to 15…
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