The Government has unveiled what it calls the most significant reform of New Zealand’s building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk said the changes aim to break down barriers that have been stalling productivity in the sector for decades, despite advancements in construction methods […]
New Zealand’s sand shortage grows, and demand is not slowing down. The crisis has been building over recent years, but by Christmas 2024, Auckland had run out of sand for construction. Sand is a critical resource in New Zealand’s construction industry, used not only in concrete but as bedding for roads and pipes and in […]
A Shift to ‘Whole of House’ Insulation Compliance The Government has unveiled its anticipated plans to overhaul national insulation laws. It aims to cut the cost of the average new build by up to $15,000. “I’ve heard clearly from the industry that the current one-size-fits-all approach to insulation requirements is needlessly driving up costs,” Minister […]
There were 2,418 new homes consented in April 2025, a 17% decrease compared with April 2024, according to figures recently released by Statistics New Zealand. “The drop in the number of new homes consented in April 2025 may have been impacted by the timing of Easter weekend and Anzac Day, with people potentially taking time […]
The Government has allocated $100 million to be lent to developers for housing infrastructure and aims to streamline the Resource Management Act, which currently restricts the availability of land for development. Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced the suite of changes aimed at accelerating outer-city housing development. “The government is committed to letting our […]
Through on-the-job training and regular guidance, BCITO is developing tomorrow’s skilled workforce, creating futures for dedicated tradies alongside industry employers. Ben O’Connell spoke with BCITO director Greg Durkin about building the people who build New Zealand. With over 25 years of experience in vocational education, Greg strongly advocates for the positive outcomes education can deliver […]
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