Government announces new work programme to reform the building consent system

Published: 03 October 2024

The Government has announced a new programme of work to investigate significant reform of the building consent system in New Zealand. The aim is to drive consistency, certainty and efficiency, making it clearer and easier for Kiwis to build. 

Work is underway to identify the best way to deliver consenting services in New Zealand, including a new Building Consent Authority structure, the scope of building work exempt from a building consent, liability settings and the role of private insurance in the consent system.

To read the Government’s announcement:

Reforming the building consent system(external link) — Beehive.govt.nz

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