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Suspended building practitioner convicted, fined $10,000
Lucy Walsh has been sentenced in the Alexandra District Court after being convicted of 2 offences under the Building Act 2004 and one offence of forgery under the Crimes Act 1961.
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ConstrucTrend survey
ConstrucTrend is a survey about skills that help tradespeople succeed in their job.
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Reminder: updated MBIE guidance on plasterboard replacement after flooding
Licensed Building Practitioners should use the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) updated guidance on the repair and replacement of plasterboard in flood-damaged buildings.
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Building Code insulation requirement changes
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) is making it easier to follow insulation rules by removing the Schedule Method from the H1 standards.
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Complaint Decisions – August 2025
The Board looked at complaints about building consents, records of work, and accepting payment and not doing the work.
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Determinations – August 2025
Determinations are legally binding decisions made by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). They are for matters of doubt or dispute to do with building work outlined in the Building Act and the Building Code.
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Complaint decisions – June 2025
The Board looked at complaints about negligent work, records of work and disreputable conduct.
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An opportunity to become an LBP assessor
We have recently released a procurement opportunity to individuals or organisations who would be interested in providing assessment services for the LBP scheme.
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Seismic resilience modules
Seismic resilience is the ability of structures, communities, and households to resist, absorb, recover from, and adapt to the impacts of earthquakes.
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Webinar and consultation on pathways for overseas building products
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is developing three new pathways for building products to be used more easily in Aotearoa New Zealand following the passing of the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certificatio
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Determinations – June 2025
Determinations are legally binding decisions made by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). They are for matters of doubt or dispute to do with building work outlined in the Building Act and the Building Code.
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Building Practitioners Board – new member sought
There is an opportunity to apply to become a member of the Building Practitioners Board. As a member of the Building Practitioners Board, you would play an important role in overseeing the Licensed Building Practitioners scheme. A key function of the Boa
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New opt-in self-certification schemes for building professionals
New opt-in self-certification schemes for trusted building professionals have been agreed by the Government and are expected to be operational by late 2026.
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An opportunity to become an LBP assessor
Occupational Regulation, the administrator of the licenced building practitioners scheme at MBIE, is finalising a procurement opportunity to individuals or organisations who would be interested in providing assessment services for the LBP scheme.
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Complaint Decisions – April 2025
The Board looked at complaints about negligent work, records of work and disreputable conduct.
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Launch of ‘Work Should Not Hurt Foundation’ Toolkit
Want to prevent and manage strains and sprains in your Construction business? Introducing the free online CHASNZ ‘Work Should Not Hurt Foundation’ toolkit!