Standards New Zealand has today released a draft Technical Specification for 'Structural design actions – Part 5: Earthquake actions – New Zealand' (TS1170.5) for public comment. The draft specification looks to provide updated engineering guidance to determine earthquake loadings when designing new buildings.

Discussion document for MBIE's consultation on proposed amendments to the BuiltReady scheme rules.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed scheme rules for CodeMark.

MBIE is commencing a public consultation seeking feedback on the Licensed Building Practitioner; Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers; Electrical Workers and Registered Architects occupational regulation regimes.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on a review into anti-competitive land agreements across the wider economy.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed scheme rules for CodeMark.

The Government has announced today how it will work to improve competition for key building products in Aotearoa New Zealand.

MBIE has opened consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code acceptable solutions and verification methods which cover plumbing and drainage, protection from fire, and structural stability of hollow-core floors.

The latest changes to the Building Code will make new homes and buildings warmer, drier and healthier, with less impact on the climate.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed new Acceptable Solutions to support changes to residential pool barrier requirements under the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016.