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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.

Temporary accommodation Earthquakes and natural disasters

Feedback wanted on better protecting people and property from fire

29 October 2024

The Government is seeking feedback from the building and construction sector on key issues they have experienced or identified in the Building Code related to fire safety.

Building and construction regulation

New self-certification options being explored for building professionals

29 October 2024

The Government has announced a new programme of work to investigate options for a new self-certification regime for building and construction professionals.

Building

Government building system reforms

18 October 2024

The Government has recently outlined a number of reforms underway in the building and construction portfolio via a press release issued by the Building and Construction Minister, Hon Chris Penk.

Building and construction regulation Building

Temporary Accommodation Service activated to support those impacted by Otago severe weather event

17 October 2024

MBIE's Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated today to support households displaced by flooding caused by the severe weather event in the Otago region.

Tenancy

Government looking to strengthen requirements for building professionals

15 October 2024

A skilled and competent workforce plays a critical role in our building system, protecting New Zealanders from harm by ensuring services are performed with reasonable and consistent care and skill to ensure building work is done right the first time.

Consumer protection Building and construction regulation Tradepersons licensing and skills Building

Changes to building regulations for minor variations and minor customisations

03 October 2024

From 30 September 2024, changes to building regulations have been enacted making it easier for homeowners, builders and designers to make simple changes to consented building designs or pre-approved MultiProof designs.

Building and construction regulation Building

Government announces new work programme to reform the building consent system

03 October 2024

The Government has announced a new programme of work to investigate significant reform of the building consent system in New Zealand. The aim is to drive consistency, certainty and efficiency, making it clearer and easier for Kiwis to build. 

Building and construction regulation Building

Overseas Building Products Bill introduced

20 September 2024

Earlier this month, the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the House. The Bill introduces changes to the Building Act which will reduce barriers to using quality overseas building products in building work throughout New Zealand.

Building and construction regulation Building

Earthquake-prone building remediation deadline and other matters Bill has first reading

13 August 2024

On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to extend the deadline for the remediation of earthquake-prone buildings had its first reading in the House.

Building and construction regulation Earthquakes and natural disasters Building Government

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