The New Zealand Government has launched its first plan to support all New Zealanders to adapt, live and thrive in a more damaging climate.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today for the 20 May Levin tornado, and is currently accepting registrations from displaced residents who need assistance finding temporary accommodation.

A national plan is being put together to help Aotearoa New Zealand minimise damage from a changing climate.

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 Government has announced that it will undertake a study into competition in New Zealand’s residential building supplies markets.

We are seeking your feedback on proposals to improve fire safety regulations for New Zealand buildings.

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.

We are consulting on the regulations and a methodology that set the new approach for identifying and managing earthquake-prone buildings.

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