Statistics House investigation
We commissioned an expert panel to investigate the factors that led to the partial floor collapse at Wellington’s Statistics House during the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.
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1. Executive summary
The building consent system comprises the people, processes and regulatory environment that together provide assurance that building design and construction work complies with the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code.
Building and construction
Well-functioning housing and construction markets support growth in productivity and employment, and affect macroeconomic stability, health, security, and social cohesion.
Building Code Verification Method B1/VM1 update and proposed loop bar ban 2017
Construction sector trends monthly media and information overview: November 2021
An overview of the key research, data, and media releases in November 2021.
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.
Construction sector trends monthly media and information overview: February 2021
An overview of the key research, data, and media releases in February 2021.
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 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.
Residential pool safety
The Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 repealed the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and inserted requirements for residential pool safety in the Building Act 2004.