Making it easier to build granny flats.

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.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today to support households displaced by flooding caused by the severe weather event in the Otago region.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment are seeking feedback on fire safety requirements in the Building Code to offer better protection from fire for people and property.

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.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to control the risks from engineered stone and other sources of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

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

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.

The Government has passed the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill that will extend earthquake-prone building remediation deadlines by 4 years.

The Seismic Review Steering Group will provide expert oversight for the review of seismic risk management in existing buildings, which is being delivered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.