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Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill first reading

17 December 2025

The Government has introduced the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, setting a new direction for how Aotearoa manages seismic risk.

Building and construction regulation Earthquakes and natural disasters Building

MultiProof eligibility expanded

15 December 2025

The Government has relaxed eligibility for applying for the national multiple-use building approvals scheme.

Regulatory systems Building and construction regulation Building

Supermarket fast-track pathway opening

11 December 2025

The Government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill which includes changes to boost grocery competition.

Competition regulation Regulatory systems Building and construction regulation Building Government

New pet consent rules and pet bonds

01 December 2025

New laws under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 come into effect today, making it easier for tenants to keep pets and give landlords added protections for their properties.

Tenancy

New one-stop shop to speed up supermarket builds

26 November 2025

The Government has signed an agreement with Christchurch City Council to manage building consents for new supermarkets all over New Zealand.

Regulatory systems Building and construction regulation Building Government

New liability rules for the construction sector to improve consumer protection

24 November 2025

The Government will introduce mandatory home warranties and professional indemnity insurance requirements for design professionals.

Building

Bills on self-certification and stronger licensing pass first readings

19 November 2025

Legislation has progressed to enable self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers and to strengthen licensing and disciplinary systems for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs).

Building and construction regulation Tradepersons licensing and skills Building

Fast-tracking supermarkets

04 November 2025

The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.

Competition regulation Building and construction regulation Building Economic Development Government

Green light to rooftop solar and sustainable buildings

24 October 2025

New Zealanders can now install rooftop solar without a building consent and the Government is incentivising sustainable buildings.

Building and construction regulation Building

Granny flats exemption in place from early 2026

23 October 2025

Government has passed the legislation enabling granny flats to be built without a building consent.

Building and construction regulation Building

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