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New draft code of practice for roles and responsibilities in residential construction
A new draft code of practice for residential construction is in the works – get set to have your say.
1 April 2026 -
Beware the fine print - Natural Hazards Insurance, formerly EQC
Insurance expert Ben Rickard looks at the compulsory Natural Hazards Insurance levy collected by insurers and shares what you need to know.
1 April 2026 -
How the new granny flats building consent exemption is changing restricted building work for LBPs
While the definition of Restricted Building Work (RBW) has not changed, the way RBW is delivered under the granny flats building consent exemption has.
24 March 2026 -
Improving H1 Energy Efficiency
After updates to clause H1 of the Building Code were introduced in 2021, and a review carried out in 2024, settings for compliance have now changed.
23 March 2026
New draft code of practice for roles and responsibilities in residential construction
A new draft code of practice for residential construction is in the works – get set to have your say.
Beware the fine print - Natural Hazards Insurance, formerly EQC
Insurance expert Ben Rickard looks at the compulsory Natural Hazards Insurance levy collected by insurers and shares what you need to know.
How the new granny flats building consent exemption is changing restricted building work for LBPs
While the definition of Restricted Building Work (RBW) has not changed, the way RBW is delivered under the granny flats building consent exemption has.
Improving H1 Energy Efficiency
After updates to clause H1 of the Building Code were introduced in 2021, and a review carried out in 2024, settings for compliance have now changed.
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Renewed health and safety partnership strengthens foundations
Described as ‘a significant step forward in our shared mission to create safer, healthier worksites’, Site Safe and Master Builders continue to partner for safety.
18 March 2026 -
Sun protection to the fore at CARTERS glorious golf day
Putting sun safety before their putting, participants at the annual CARTERS charity golf day took the opportunity to prioritise their health with skin cancer spot checks by event charity partner Melanoma New Zealand late last month.
13 March 2026 -
Second private Building Consent Authority approved
Adding a second private Building Consent Authority ‘will add competition and capacity to the building consent system’ says Building and Construction Minister.
5 March 2026
Renewed health and safety partnership strengthens foundations
Described as ‘a significant step forward in our shared mission to create safer, healthier worksites’, Site Safe and Master Builders continue to partner for safety.
Sun protection to the fore at CARTERS glorious golf day
Putting sun safety before their putting, participants at the annual CARTERS charity golf day took the opportunity to prioritise their health with skin cancer spot checks by event charity partner Melanoma New Zealand late last month.
Second private Building Consent Authority approved
Adding a second private Building Consent Authority ‘will add competition and capacity to the building consent system’ says Building and Construction Minister.
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