Building and maintaining New Zealand’s homes and buildings
All building work in New Zealand must meet certain requirements to achieve safe, healthy, durable homes and buildings. These requirements support our goal to grow New Zealand for all.
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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.
Building and construction consultations
From time to time we seek public comment on a specific issue relating to the building industry through a formal consultation process.
Tenancy and housing
In this section you will find data and statistics about rental bonds. Information about housing and urban development is available from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development website. Tenancy information for landlords and tenants is available from the Tenancy website.
Construction sector trends monthly media and information overview: August 2021
An overview of the key research, data, and media releases in August 2021.
Investigations and reviews for safer buildings
We want New Zealand to have safe, healthy, durable homes and buildings. This page provides information about our investigations and reviews for safer buildings.
4. Problems in the building consent system
The building consent system has long been faced with complaints of inefficient, inconsistent and ineffective decisions and processes. These typically involve frustrations with delays and inconsistencies and result in finger-pointing about poor-quality work and decision making.
Construction Skills Action Plan
Lifting the capability and capacity of the construction workforce is a priority for the Government, and essential to achieving the Government’s goals for KiwiBuild, health, education, transport and regional development.
Pool inspection and retailer notices
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is consulting on proposed requirements to be made by regulatory instruments under the Building (Pools) Amendment Bill.
Consultation on proposed changes to the Unit Titles Act 2010
We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to the Unit Titles Act 2010 (the UTA).