Articles tagged with Building Consent
New Regulations Speed Up Building Inspection Wait Times, Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Costs
1 month ago | 233 viewsNew regulations mandate Building Consent Authorities to complete 80% of building inspections within three working days of the date requested by the building owner, aiming to reduce delays and costs in construction projects. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will publish quarterly wait time data for every council to improve transparency and performance. Additional reforms include a self-certification scheme for reputable building companies and homeowners being able to build a granny flat without consent, all aimed at streamlining processes and holding accountable those responsible for substandard work.
Tags: Chris Penk Building and Construction Minister Building inspections Building Consent Authorities MBIE Wait times Building projects Regulatory reforms Building companies CouncilsGovernment Announces Major Changes to Building Consent System for Economic Growth
1 month ago | 209 viewsThe Government is planning significant changes to the building consent system to boost productivity and reduce costs in the construction sector. Measures include shifting from joint and several liability to proportionate liability, enabling voluntary consolidation of Building Consent Authorities, and exploring options like professional indemnity insurance and home warranties. These changes aim to streamline processes, reduce delays, and make building more affordable, with a Bill expected to be introduced to Parliament in early 2026.
Tags: Government Building consent system Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk New Zealand Building sector Building owners Councils Liability settings BCA consolidationNew Regulations to Ease Building Restrictions for Kiwi Homeowners
1 month ago | 422 viewsRegulation Minister David Seymour and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announce changes to reduce red tape for homeowners building garden sheds, sleepouts, or garages by the end of the year. Cabinet has agreed to remove minimum distance requirements and reduce setback distances for single-storey buildings, making it easier and cheaper for property owners to build structures. The changes aim to address frustrations with regulations, improve affordability, and allow homeowners more freedom to utilize their property without the need for building consent, with expectations for implementation by late 2025.
Tags: Red Tape Tipline homeowners garden sheds sleepouts garages Regulation Minister David Seymour Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk setback distance building consent property owners