Building Performance

, A building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings, known as granny flats, was announced by the Government, and means by early 2026 they could be built without a building consent.

, New legislation means you can use a wider range of quality overseas building products in Aotearoa New Zealand.

, Improvements have been announced to occupational licensing that apply to licensed building professionals.

, A 3-volume set of Low Damage Seismic Design (LDSD) resources are being developed to help design new buildings that perform better in an earthquake – volume one is available now with volumes two and three to follow.

, Safety requirements apply to residential pools that are 40cm or more in depth including permanent, temporary, portable, paddling and spa pools.

, A significant upgrade of the NZGD has been completed, with the new version going live on Friday 29 November.

, The Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Act has come into effect on 26 November 2024.

, An independent Chair and steering group have been appointed to provide expert oversight for the review of seismic risk management in existing buildings.