New one-stop shop to speed up supermarket builds
The Government has signed an agreement with Christchurch City Council to manage building consents for new supermarkets all over New Zealand.
Search Results
Displaying 1 - 10 filtered results of 97
Bills on self-certification and stronger licensing pass first readings
Legislation has progressed to enable self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers and to strengthen licensing and disciplinary systems for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs).
Fast-tracking supermarkets
The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
Summary of submissions: Building Code fire safety review
A summary of the feedback received during consultation on issues in the fire safety provisions of the Building Code.
New pathways for overseas building products implemented
The Government introduced important changes to make it easier and more affordable to use high-quality overseas building products in New Zealand.
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.
Supermarket competition
We are working across government to improve competition in the grocery sector.
Consultation on increasing the use of remote inspections in the building consent process
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to increase the uptake of remote inspections and improve efficiency and productivity in the building inspection process.
Green light to rooftop solar and sustainable buildings
New Zealanders can now install rooftop solar without a building consent and the Government is incentivising sustainable buildings.
Granny flats exemption in place from early 2026
Government has passed the legislation enabling granny flats to be built without a building consent.