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Last updated: 21 December 2023

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MBIE is working with Aotearoa New Zealand's building and construction sector to respond to climate change.

Climate Change Work Programme overview

MBIE's Climate Change Work Programme is working alongside the building and construction sector on initiatives that align with the Government's overall climate change strategy. These initiatives will support voluntary  action and more informed decision making to reduce emissions and increase the climate resilience of our built environment.

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Vision

The vision for Aotearoa New Zealand's building and construction sector is that by 2050:

  • building-related emissions are near zero, while providing healthy places to work and live for present and future generations, and
  • homes and buildings are resilient to the impacts of climate change and meet people's social and cultural needs.
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: