Improving building consent data reporting
On 20 March, the Government announced improvements to performance monitoring of the building consent system.
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Changes coming to the Building Levy
On 12 March, the Government announced an increase to the building levy threshold.
Consultation opens proposing more time to comply with plumbing products changes under the Building Code
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened a consultation proposing to extend the transition period end date for the lead and dezincification plumbing product provisions published last year, from 1 September 2025 to 1 May 2026.
Have your say on TS1170.5, to help lead the way for new practices in seismic engineering
Have your say on the draft Technical Specification for Structural design actions – Part 5: Earthquake actions – New Zealand (TS1170.5) which focuses on providing updated engineering guidance to determine earthquake loadings when designing new buildings.
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MBIE is conducting a review of the building consent system to address long standing issues impacting the consenting process.
Dam safety regulations now in force
The Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 commenced on 13 May 2024.
New Zealand Claims Resolution Service marks 1 year of supporting homeowners with natural disaster insurance claims
Since launching in February 2023, the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) has registered 1,725 cases and helped homeowners to resolve more than 900 cases.
Technical Specification for the design of new buildings out for public comment
Standards New Zealand has today released a draft Technical Specification for 'Structural design actions – Part 5: Earthquake actions – New Zealand' (TS1170.5) for public comment. The draft specification looks to provide updated engineering guidance to determine earthquake loadings when designing new buildings.
Government announces changes to improve access to overseas building products
On 4 April 2024 the Government announced work is underway to make it easier to use new building products from overseas.
Building Code update consultation — Transition period end date for lead in plumbing product provisions
This consultation proposes to extend the transition period end dates for both the lead and dezincification plumbing product provisions in New Zealand to realign with the transition period end date in Australia, to 1 May 2026.