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.

The eight week consultation period for the proposed dam safety regulatory framework closed on 6 August 2019.

This is the fourth public consultation under the biannual Building Code update programme.

The consultation period on proposed changes to the occupational regulation of engineers closed on 25 June 2021.

This consultation closed on Friday, 28 May 2021. Visit the Building website for more information on the outcome of the proposed updates, and other upcoming changes to the Building Code.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed rules to support a new voluntary modular component manufacturer certification scheme.

MBIE consulted on a proposal to extend the transition period for Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 and Verification Method H1/VM1 Fifth Editions (first issued on 29 November 2021) for housing.