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Insulation requirements in housing and other buildings

Have your say on changing the Building Code requirements for insulation in homes and other buildings.

Earthquake-prone building system changes announced

The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate, by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk buildings. A bill containing the proposed changes is expected to be introduced in coming months.

Making it easier to build granny flats (2024)

The Government recently sought public feedback on options to make it easier to build granny flats.

3. Understanding how well the building consent system is aligned with its intent

The building consent system provides assurance that the performance of a building satisfies the requirements of the Building Code.

Supermarket fast-track pathway opening

The Government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill which includes changes to boost grocery competition.

Government makes it easier to use overseas building products and introduces regular update cycle for the Building Code system

MBIE has published the first version of the Building Product Specifications, and the Government is adopting a new approach to making major changes to the Building Code system.

Consultation document: Proposed CodeMark scheme rules amendments – March 2023

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed scheme rules for CodeMark.

Supermarket competition

We are working across government to improve competition in the grocery sector.

Building Code update consultation — Transition period end date for lead in plumbing product provisions

This consultation proposes to extend the transition period end dates for both the lead and dezincification plumbing product provisions in New Zealand to realign with the transition period end date in Australia, to 1 May 2026.

Executive summary