Holidays Act out, Employment Leave Act in
The Government has announced a fresh proposal to repeal the Holidays Act and replace it with a new ‘Employment Leave’…
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James Hardie and Working Spec make life easier
James Hardie has collaborated with Working Spec to create interactive 3D models of its cladding and pre-cladding products installation, making…
Government shifts focus of earthquake-prone building rules
The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building system more risk-based and proportionate by focusing…
Home consents up in August 2025
Stand-alone and multi-unit consents experienced an increase across New Zealand, supporting a 1.3% rise in annual home consents for the…
Construction downturn ending – but when will the recovery begin?
Residential construction punches above its weight when it comes to influencing NZ’s economic cycle. In this article, BNZ Chief Economist…
Timber Grading in the 21st Century
PlaceMakers longtime timber supplier partner Red Stag has ramped up its quality control by combining high-speed mechanical grading with $5m…
Granny flat exemption clears select committee with minor changes
The Government’s proposal to exempt granny flats from the building consent process has taken a major step forward, with the…
Aussie WaterMark-certified products recognised as NZ Building Code compliant
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has published the first set of recognition notices for selected plumbing and…
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