Green light to rooftop solar and sustainable buildings
New Zealanders can now install rooftop solar without a building consent and the Government is incentivising sustainable buildings.
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Granny flats exemption in place from early 2026
Government has passed the legislation enabling granny flats to be built without a building consent.
Supermarket competition
We are working across government to improve competition in the grocery sector.
Summary of submissions: Building Code fire safety review
A summary of the feedback received during consultation on issues in the fire safety provisions of the Building Code.
Fast-tracking grocery developments to boost competition
The Government has launched a suite of reforms to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
Building inspection timeframes now in effect
Regulations requiring Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to complete at least 80 per cent of building inspections within three working days of the date requested by the building owner are now in effect.
Summary of submissions: Improving efficiency in the inspection process
Summary of submissions received for the 2024 consultation "Improving efficiency in the inspection process".
Improving efficiency in the inspection process: Discussion document
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to increase the uptake of remote inspections and improve efficiency and productivity in the building inspection process.
New pathways for overseas building products implemented
The Government introduced important changes to make it easier and more affordable to use high-quality overseas building products in New Zealand.
Earthquake-prone building system changes announced
The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate, by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk buildings. A bill containing the proposed changes is expected to be introduced in coming months.