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.
The Government recently sought public feedback on options to make it easier to build granny flats.
The building consent system provides assurance that the performance of a building satisfies the requirements of the Building Code.
Since the first Canterbury earthquakes in 2010, we have investigated the impact and developed resources and guidance to help with the rebuild.
The Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is accepting registrations to support people displaced by recent severe weather events, including the latest events in Manawatū-Whanganui, Ōtorohanga, Waipā, Banks Peninsula and Wellington.
The Government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill which includes changes to boost grocery competition.
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.
An overview of the key research, data, and media releases in August 2021.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed scheme rules for CodeMark.
We are working across government to improve competition in the grocery sector.
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