This evaluation focused on two key evaluation questions, with a range of sub-questions:

We need to lift skills and productivity to ensure the long-term growth of the building and construction sector.

The current building consent system was established by the Building Act 1991 and has since been strengthened under the Building Act 2004. It functions as a critical component of the building regulatory system to ensure that building work is designed and carried out according to the Building Code.

We are proposing major changes to New Zealand’s building laws to improve the quality of building work. These are the most significant reforms since the current Building Act was introduced in 2004.