MBIE consulted on a proposal to extend the transition period for Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 and Verification Method H1/VM1 Fifth Editions (first issued on 29 November 2021) for housing.

There has already been significant work to support the energy transition.

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 6 months to 1 May 2023.

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

In 2018-19, the independent Electricity Price Review investigated whether the electricity market was delivering a fair and equitable price to consumers and considered improvements to future-proof the sector and its governance structures. The Government established new workstreams to action many of the Review’s recommendations.

Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment is important to the country’s sense of identity and has great cultural and recreational significance. It also supports much economic activity.

This section provides an overview of key innovation trends currently reshaping the global construction landscape. It also features local examples applying and adapting these trends.

Everything we do at MBIE supports our purpose to Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All. What we do for New Zealand is broad and far reaching. We touch the lives of New Zealanders every day – we grow opportunities (Puāwai), act as a guardian and protect (Kaihāpai), and innovate to navigate towards a better future (Auaha).