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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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2023: An eventful year for Building Emergency Management >
Responding to the severe weather that hit many regions across Aotearoa/New Zealand.
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Updated guidance for remediation work in flood damaged buildings >
Updated guidance has been released to assist with navigating remediation and recovery work in flood damaged buildings.
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BuiltReady accreditation body open to applications >
BuiltReady applications for accreditation are now open to certification bodies.
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New Building Code documents published on 2 November 2023 >
MBIE has published Building Code updates on plumbing and drainage, protection from fire and structural stability of hollow-core floors.
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New retention money requirements now in force >
New requirements to protect subcontractors who have retention money withheld from them commenced on 5 October 2023
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Natural hazard guidance released >
A new guidance document has been developed for building work on land at risk of flooding. It is aimed at building consent authorities but may be useful for building owners and their designers.
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New retention money requirements take effect from 5 October 2023 >
New requirements to protect subcontractors who have retention money withheld from them commence on 5 October 2023.
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Summary of submissions published for the review of occupational regulation >
The Government is continuing its occupational regulation reforms in the building and construction sector, to help ensure each of the regimes are effective, fit for purpose and moving towards a consistent approach across the sector.
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Building consents under investigation >
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is aware of allegations of an individual completing and signing documents relating to building consent applications using the identities and credentials of others without their permission.