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Fast-tracking grocery developments to boost competition

The Government has launched a suite of reforms to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.

Building inspection timeframes now in effect

Regulations requiring Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to complete at least 80 per cent of building inspections within three working days of the date requested by the building owner are now in effect.

Government makes it easier to use overseas building products and introduces regular update cycle for the Building Code system

MBIE has published the first version of the Building Product Specifications, and the Government is adopting a new approach to making major changes to the Building Code system.

Views sought on new Building Product Specifications

Tradies, local authorities, designers, retailers and the public are being urged to have their say on a draft document that would enable many more overseas products to be easily used in New Zealand.

Granny flats bill passes first reading

Accelerating building projects with self-certification and inspection targets

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.

Government opens door for quality overseas building products

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

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

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

Summary of Submissions published following public consultation on Granny Flats

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