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Updated guidance for remediation work in flood damaged buildings

News and updates > Updated guidance for remediation work in flood damaged buildings >
Updated guidance has been released to assist with navigating remediation and recovery work in flood damaged buildings.

The building levy threshold is being increased

News and updates > The building levy threshold is being increased >
The Government has announced changes to the building levy threshold to reduce costs incurred by homeowners or building owners.

Facing the aftermath of the severe summer weather

News and updates > Facing the aftermath of the severe summer weather >
The summer of 2023 has proven to be one of New Zealand’s most challenging, with severe weather hitting most of Te Ika-a-Māui the North Island and affecting the lives and livelihoods of thousands of New Zealanders.

Minor changes to the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act

News and updates > Minor changes to the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act >
Following a review of the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act which found the Act to be working well overall, the Government has decided to make some minor changes to enhance the effectiveness of the Act.

2023: An eventful year for Building Emergency Management

News and updates > 2023: An eventful year for Building Emergency Management >
Responding to the severe weather that hit many regions across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Earthquake-prone building legislation changes

News and updates > Earthquake-prone building legislation changes >
The Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Act has come into effect on 26 November 2024.

Building work involving residential pools (Residential pool provisions of the Building Act 2004: Guidance for territorial authorities)

Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F9 Restricting access to residential pools > Residential pool provisions of the Building Act 2004: Guidance for territorial authorities > Building work involving residential pools >
Building work for residential pools requires a building consent unless it is exempt under Schedule 1 of the Act.

6.5 Pergolas (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.5 Pergolas >
Pergolas don't require a building consent.

5.2 Ground moisture barrier (5. Insulation and moisture barriers)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 5. Insulation and moisture barriers > 5.2 Ground moisture barrier >
A building consent is not required for the installation of a ground moisture barrier in an existing building.

12.2 Signs with no restriction on size (12. Signage)

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 12. Signage > 12.2 Signs with no restriction on size >
A sign can be built to any size if it is designed by a chartered professional engineer.
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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: