Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill first reading
The Government has introduced the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, setting a new direction for how Aotearoa manages seismic risk.
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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.
Views sought on new Building Product Specifications
Tradies, local authorities, designers, retailers and the public are being urged to have their say on a draft document that would enable many more overseas products to be easily used in New Zealand.
Accelerating building projects with self-certification and inspection targets
The Government is introducing a self-certification scheme for trusted building professionals and a requirement for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to help reduce inspection wait times.
Changes to Occupational Regulation on the way
Improvements will soon be in place to strengthen occupational regulation regimes for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs), electrical workers and plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.
Fast-tracking grocery developments to boost competition
The Government has launched a suite of reforms to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
Building inspection timeframes now in effect
Regulations requiring Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to complete at least 80 per cent of building inspections within three working days of the date requested by the building owner are now in effect.