On 4 April 2024 the Government announced work is underway to make it easier to use new building products from overseas.

This consultation proposes to extend the transition period end dates for both the lead and dezincification plumbing product provisions in New Zealand to realign with the transition period end date in Australia, to 1 May 2026.

Between April and May 2023, we asked for feedback on the building levy Review.

We recently sought feedback as part of the review of the building consent system. This consultation focused on potential options to improve the building consent system.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) asked for feedback on its review of the building consent system in 2022. This consultation closed on 4 September 2022.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today published the National Construction Pipeline Report 2023 providing a projection of national building and construction activity for the 6 years from December 2022 to December 2028.

The National Construction Pipeline Report provides the sector with a 6-year projection of national building and construction activity.

We manage the board appointment process for a number of Crown entities, statutory bodies and advisory boards on behalf of the responsible ministers.

The Building Product Information Requirements commenced yesterday (11 December 2023).