Overseas products resources
Last updated: 18 June 2025
Resources and tools to help with informing changes for overseas products and standards.
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Webinar presentation: Learn about three new pathways introduced to support the use of overseas products: Removing barriers to overseas building products webinar June 2025 [PPTX 9MB]
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Fact sheet: A quick summary of the Government’s initiatives to streamline the acceptance of overseas building products by building consent authorities: Fact sheet: Removing barriers to using overseas products [PDF 258KB]
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Cabinet paper: This Cabinet paper, released on 9 May 2024, outlines the policy decisions behind the changes: Removing barriers to overseas building products - mbie.govt.nz
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Legislation: This Bill gives effect to the proposed changes and supports greater product choice and efficiency in the building sector: Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill - legislation.govt.nz
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