Government building system reforms

Published: 18 October 2024

The Government has recently outlined a number of reforms underway in the building and construction portfolio via a press release issued by the Building and Construction Minister, Hon Chris Penk.

This year, the Government has commenced a number of initiatives including, but not limited to:

  • Reforming the building consent system
  • Removing barriers to using overseas building products
  • Progressing remote building inspections
  • Making it easier to build granny flats
  • Extending deadlines for earthquake prone buildings
  • Reviewing the earthquake prone building legislation

Read the full press release from the Building and Construction Minister:

Big year of building reforms(external link) — Beehive.govt.nz

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