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Changes to the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act

31 March 2023

Legislation has been passed to clarify and strengthen the existing requirements and provide more security to subcontractors when retention money is held by head contractors.

Building and construction regulation

MBIE seeks feedback to strengthen building occupational regulation regimes

21 February 2023

MBIE is commencing a public consultation seeking feedback on the Licensed Building Practitioner; Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers; Electrical Workers and Registered Architects occupational regulation regimes.

Building and construction regulation Building

Govt welcomes final report on building supplies market study

07 December 2022

The residential building supplies market study was launched in November 2021 to look into competition in this sector and today the Commerce Commission has released its final report.

Building and construction regulation Building

Building Code decisions made on lead in plumbing products and hollow-core flooring to improve the health and safety of New Zealanders

15 November 2022

Following consultation earlier this year on proposed changes to the Building Code, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced decisions on lead in new plumbing products and hollow-core flooring systems.

Building and construction regulation Building

MBIE advises seismically vulnerable buildings can remain occupied

04 July 2022

New guidance published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today advises most seismically vulnerable buildings are not imminently dangerous and can remain occupied while seismic remediation work is planned, funded and undertaken.

Building and construction regulation Health and safety Earthquakes and natural disasters Building

New laws will support housing supply and improve building product information

08 June 2022

New regulations have been made to support the implementation of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021

Building and construction regulation Building

MBIE proposes extension of transition for insulation rules

27 May 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened consultation on a proposal to extend the date at which better insulation for new houses will be required by six months.

Building and construction regulation Building

Proposed Building Code update to ensure new buildings better protect the safety of New Zealanders

02 May 2022

MBIE has opened consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code acceptable solutions and verification methods which cover plumbing and drainage, protection from fire, and structural stability of hollow-core floors.

Building and construction regulation Building

A new registration and licensing regime for engineers

24 March 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced that Cabinet has agreed to progress with a new regulatory regime for professional engineers.

Building and construction regulation Building

New Building Code requirements bring biggest energy efficiency change in over a decade

29 November 2021

The latest changes to the Building Code will make new homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier, with less impact on the climate.

Building and construction regulation Building

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