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Earthquake-prone building system review extends deadlines for remediation

News and updates > Earthquake-prone building system review extends deadlines for remediation >
The Government has brought forward a review of the earthquake-prone building system to 2024 to identify improvements in the way Aotearoa/New Zealand manages seismic risk in existing buildings.

Making it easier to build

News and updates > Making it easier to build >
The Government has announced a package of initiatives that will increase housing supply by reducing barriers, improving competition in the building system and lowering costs.

Have your say on extending the transition dates for lead in plumbing products

News and updates > Have your say on extending the transition dates for lead in plumbing products >
Consultation is now open for updates to Building Code clause G12 Water Supplies.

The building levy threshold is being increased

News and updates > The building levy threshold is being increased >
The Government has announced changes to the building levy threshold to reduce costs incurred by homeowners or building owners.

Change to height and volume of dams impacted by the dam safety regulations

News and updates > Change to height and volume of dams impacted by the dam safety regulations >
The Government has listened to feedback and has made a change to the size of dams impacted by the regulations, to reduce the number of dams that need to comply.

Publication of the Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report 2023

News and updates > Publication of the Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report 2023 >
The Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report 2023 provides an overview of the significant trends in the Aotearoa/New Zealand building and construction sector.

Leading the way for new seismic engineering practices

News and updates > Leading the way for new seismic engineering practices >
The consultation on the first draft of TS 1170.5, a new technical specification for engineers working within the context of the National Seismic Hazard Model, has been extended to 3 April, 2024.

Summary of submissions published for the Building consent system review: options paper

News and updates > Summary of submissions published for the Building consent system review: options paper >
We recently sought feedback as part of the review of the building consent system. This consultation focused on potential options for improvement to this system.

Looking ahead on building and construction in Aotearoa/New Zealand

News and updates > Looking ahead on building and construction in Aotearoa/New Zealand >
The National Construction Pipeline Report 2023 forecasts a sustainable pipeline of work starting across the building and construction sector through to December 2028.

Top tips for a safer summer in the pool

News and updates > Top tips for a safer summer in the pool >
As we the weather warms up, the Building Performance team would like to remind all New Zealanders on the importance of keeping safe around the pool this summer.
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