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.
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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.
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.
Statement of proposals for amending Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods June 2019 update
This is the second public consultation under the new biannual update programme.
Building Code update consultation November 2019
This is the third public consultation under the new biannual update programme.
Building and construction
Well-functioning housing and construction markets support growth in productivity and employment, and affect macroeconomic stability, health, security, and social cohesion.
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The Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 repealed the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and inserted requirements for residential pool safety in the Building Act 2004.
Appendix B: Detailed evaluation approach
This evaluation focused on two key evaluation questions, with a range of sub-questions: