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Accelerating building projects with self-certification and inspection targets 28 April 2025

The Government is introducing a self-certification scheme for trusted building professionals and a requirement for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to help reduce inspection wait times.

Legislation to be introduced to enable NIWA’s acquisition of MetService 09 April 2025

The Government has today confirmed that NIWA will be acquiring MetService as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The announcement follows the in-principle decision made last year on the acquisition.

Government opens door for quality overseas building products 03 April 2025

The Government has passed the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill to remove barriers to overseas building products being used in New Zealand.

Changes to Occupational Regulation on the way 02 April 2025

Improvements will soon be in place to strengthen occupational regulation regimes for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs), electrical workers and plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.

Consultation on H1 energy efficiency settings for new builds 09 December 2024

Feedback is being sought on the H1 Energy Efficiency standards, specifically looking at insulation settings and improving flexibility of building designs.

Tenancy bonds moving online 02 December 2024

Tenancy Services in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is making it easier for landlords and tenants to manage their rental bonds through a new online service.

Summary of Submissions published following public consultation on Granny Flats 22 November 2024

The Government recently sought public feedback on options to make it easier to build granny flats.

Remediation deadline relief for earthquake-prone building owners 22 November 2024

The Government has passed the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill that will extend earthquake-prone building remediation deadlines by 4 years.

Independent chair and steering group appointed to the seismic risk management review 21 November 2024

An independent chair and steering group have been appointed to provide expert oversight for the review of earthquake-prone buildings and seismic risk management.

Temporary accommodation built at Ōmāhu Marae marks a milestone in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery 12 November 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) – Hīkina Whakatutuki, Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi Upokoiri me ōna Piringa Hapū Authority Trust, Ōmāhu Marae and Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated have partnered together to deliver temporary accommodation for whānau displaced due to Cyclone Gabrielle.