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Consultation is open on proposed changes to occupational regulation regimes >
MBIE is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the occupational regulatory regimes covering LBPs, Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers, Electrical Workers, and registered architects.
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New Zealand Claims Resolution Service launches >
The Government has announced the launch of the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) to support homeowners with insurance claims following a natural disaster.
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Summary of Submissions published for the review of the building consent system >
MBIE has published a Summary of Submissions for the review of the building consent system
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2022 Building Code Updates >
Catch up on some of the key points from the 2022 Building Code updates.
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Commerce Commission finds supply of building products not working as well as it could >
The Commission’s findings confirm that the supply of key building supplies could benefit from improved competition.
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Proposed Building for Climate Change amendments released >
Proposed amendments to the Building Act introduce energy ratings and waste minimisation plans supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's climate change goals.
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State of the Building and Construction Sector report released >
The new report has shown the building and construction sector has remained relatively resilient throughout the past 12 months.
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Building and construction sector remains strong >
The Building and Construction Sector Trends: Annual Report 2022 shows the building and construction sector remains strong and is increasingly diverse and innovative.
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Transition period has ended for 2021 updates to the Building Code >
In November 2021 MBIE published updated acceptable solutions and verification methods for building code clauses B1, E2, G7 and H1. A transition period of one year was provided when both the previous and new versions of the documents could be…
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New code of ethics for LBPs is now in force >
The new code of ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) is enforceable by the Building Practitioners Board from 25 October 2022.