Introduction
MBIE is conducting a review of the building consent system to address long standing issues impacting the consenting process.
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Dam safety regulations now in force
The Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 commenced on 13 May 2024.
Technical Specification for the design of new buildings out for public comment
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.
Government announces changes to improve access to overseas building products
On 4 April 2024 the Government announced work is underway to make it easier to use new building products from overseas.
Building Code update consultation — Transition period end date for lead in plumbing product provisions
This consultation proposes to extend the transition period end dates for both the lead and dezincification plumbing product provisions in New Zealand to realign with the transition period end date in Australia, to 1 May 2026.
Review of the building consent system (2022)
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) asked for feedback on its review of the building consent system in 2022. This consultation closed on 4 September 2022.
Building consent system review: Options paper summary of submissions
Proposed amendments to the BuiltReady Scheme Rules public consultation: discussion document
Discussion document for MBIE's consultation on proposed amendments to the BuiltReady scheme rules.
Foundations laid for building system efficiencies
The Building Product Information Requirements commenced yesterday (11 December 2023).
Evaluation of the Building Consent System
This evaluation was designed to better understand how well the current system is aligned with its intended objectives and to explore the underlying causes of issues with its efficiency, predictability and effectiveness.