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Government’s plan for adapting to climate change

05 August 2022

The New Zealand Government has launched its first plan to support all New Zealanders to adapt, live and thrive in a more damaging climate.

Building Energy and natural resources

Six month extension to increase wall, floor and roof insulation in new homes

15 July 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has extended the time to comply with new wall, floor, and roof insulation requirements in new homes by a further six months to 1 May 2023.

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

Temporary Accommodation Service activated for Levin tornado

02 June 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today for the 20 May Levin tornado, and is currently accepting registrations from displaced residents who need assistance finding temporary accommodation.

Temporary accommodation

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

Share your views on how Aotearoa New Zealand can become more climate resilient

05 May 2022

A national plan is being put together to help Aotearoa New Zealand minimise damage from a changing climate.

Building Energy and natural resources Business Economic Development Government

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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