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Building and construction

Well-functioning housing and construction markets support growth in productivity and employment, and affect macroeconomic stability, health, security, and social cohesion.

Reforming the building regulatory system and building and construction sector

Government has a significant programme of work to support the building and construction sector to lift performance.

  • Building System Regulatory Strategy

Building and maintaining New Zealand’s homes and buildings

All building work in New Zealand must meet certain requirements to achieve safe, healthy, durable homes and buildings. These requirements support our goal to grow New Zealand for all.

Response to Canterbury earthquakes

Since the first Canterbury earthquakes in 2010, we have investigated the impact and developed resources and guidance to help with the rebuild.

  • Mediation within the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal

Building and construction consultations

This page lists our consultations relating to building and construction.

Investigations and reviews for safer buildings

We want New Zealand to have safe, healthy, durable homes and buildings. This page provides information about our investigations and reviews for safer buildings.

  • Building failure investigations
  • Securing unreinforced masonry building parapets and facades
  • New system for managing earthquake-prone buildings

Residential pool safety

New pool safety legislation came into effect on 1 January 2017.

Supporting a skilled and productive workforce

We need to lift skills and productivity to ensure the long-term growth of the building and construction sector.

  • Construction Skills Action Plan
  • Understanding the Construction Contracts Act
  • National Construction Pipeline Report

Regulating building professionals and practitioners

The regulation of people in building trades and professions aims to ensure the people responsible for work done are competent and accountable.

Weathertight Homes Resolution Service claims statistics

These statistics relate to claims that have met the eligibility criteria set out in the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006.

Building for climate change

We’re working on reducing emissions from buildings during their construction and operation, while also preparing buildings to withstand changes in the climate.

Building Performance Website

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