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.
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.
Well-functioning housing and construction markets support growth in productivity and employment, and affect macroeconomic stability, health, security, and social cohesion.
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.
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.
The Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 repealed the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and inserted requirements for residential pool safety in the Building Act 2004.
This is the second public consultation under the new biannual update programme.
This is the third public consultation under the new biannual update programme.
This evaluation focused on two key evaluation questions, with a range of sub-questions:
We need to lift skills and productivity to ensure the long-term growth of the building and construction sector.
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