30 September, 2008
Grappling with Building and Construction
Coming to grips with the Building and Construction portfolio has been a bit like running straight off the bench into a rugby scrum…crouch, touch, and engage!
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Hon Shane Jones
29 September, 2008
Gold plated building standards gone, says Jones
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones has responded to the criticisms of the Building Act and removed its "gold plated building standards"
Read full release >>15 September, 2008
Starter home design competition announced
A competition that aims to generate innovative designs and creative solutions that will promote good quality, affordable homes was announced today by Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones and Housing Minister Maryan Street.
Read full release >>9 September, 2008
Bill to simplify building consent process introduced
A Bill to increase flexibility and efficiency in the building consent process -- the Building Amendment Bill No. 2 -- was introduced to Parliament today by Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
Looking for future solutions
Address to National Conference for Property Council New Zealand
Read full speech >>1 August, 2008
Inaugural building summit lays roadmap for future
Building forum lays down foundations for long-term future of the industry
Read full release >>23 July, 2008
Changes to the Building Act since 2007
Thomson Brookers Construction and Building Law Conference Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch 23, 29 and 31 July
Read full speech >>10 July, 2008
Bay of Islands Retirement Village a good project
The registration of retirement villages is a key requirement of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. Government protecting the interests of older people in retirement villages
Read full speech >>10 July, 2008
Wood products have role to play
This Government seeks to build and maintain a constructive dialogue with all sectors of the construction industry, including timber processors and producers. The Wood Processors sector constitutes a critical part of an industry worth billions of dollars to the New Zealand economy.
Read full speech >>9 July, 2008
Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers board confirmed
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today confirmed appointments for the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers (PGD) board.
Read full release >>2 July, 2008
Views sought on revised retirement villages code
A new statutory Code of Practice for retirement villages, a document setting out the rights and responsibilities of residents and operators, is currently open for public consultation.
Read full release >>11 June, 2008
Building blueprint plan slashes red tape
Building Industry red tape slashed by new blueprint plan for simple starter homes
Read full release >>11 June, 2008
Outlook for Building and Construction 2008
Speech at Colliers International Conference
Read full speech >>29 May, 2008
Bill introduced to modernise unit titles law
A bill to help apartment owners and bodies corporate to manage their property more effectively was introduced to Parliament today by Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones.
Read full release >>29 May, 2008
Greater protection for tenants under new RTA bill
The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) amendment bill introduced to Parliament today will give greater protection to vulnerable tenants and; help both landlords and tenants to understand and enforce their respective rights, according to Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones.
Read full release >>18 May, 2008
Extension to help small number of councils gain accreditation
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today announced a nine month extension to an existing timeframe for a minority of councils to be accredited and registered as building consent authorities.
Read full release >>11 May, 2008
Tribute to navy veterans at Pukaki naming
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones paid tribute to attending Navy veterans at the naming and commissioning of the third Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV), the Pukaki, at Whangarei yesterday.
Read full release >>28 April, 2008
Bill to modernise apartment laws set for introduction
A Bill to modernise apartment-ownership and body corporate laws – The Unit Titles Bill – will be introduced to Parliament shortly by Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones.
Read full release >>27 April, 2008
Lower hot water bills on the way
Home owners are set to save money through strengthened energy efficiency rules for new hot water systems, says Shane Jones.
Read full release >>24 April, 2008
DIY rules aimed at eliminating building rogues
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today announced new guidelines for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home owner-builders aimed at eliminating rogues in the building sector.
Read full release >>24 April, 2008
Address to Registered Master Builders Federation
Speech to the annual Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF) conference, titled "Keeping it Real" in Wellington.
Read full speech >>21 April, 2008
Tenancy law changes will protect vulnerable tenants
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones is proposing changes to tenancy laws which will provide protection to potentially vulnerable tenants, such as those living in boarding houses and in some rented retirement accommodation
Read full release >>29 March, 2008
Swimming pool fencing laws to be reviewed
The highly effective Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 is to be evaluated to see if it can be made more effective and to create uniformity with Local Governments in how they interpret and enforce the Act.
Read full release >>25 March, 2008
‘Multiple use’ consents will provide a “fast track”
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones says the provision of ‘multiple use’ consents has the potential to provide a “fast track” approach for big property developers and large volume builders.
Read full release >>25 March, 2008
Design competition will boost starter homes initiative
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones is proposing a nationwide design competition as part of the package to improve flexibility and reduce regulatory costs of building a modest starter home.
Read full release >>25 March, 2008
Government slashes building industry red tape
Minister for Building and Construction, Shane Jones, today announced plans to slash red tape in the building industry and provide simpler, more flexible consents process for starter homes.
Read full release >>14 March, 2008
Speech at Opening of Summerset Retirement Village
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones' speech at the opening of the Summerset Retirement Village, Porirua
Read full speech >>12 March, 2008
Address to Refugee & Asylum Forum in Auckland
Associate Immigration Minister Shane Jones speech to the Refugee and Asylum Forum in Mangere, Auckland today.
Read full speech >>7 March, 2008
Master contractors Inc. launched to aid RSE scheme
Associate Immigration Minister Shane Jones launched the Master Contractors Incorporated, an initiative to set new workplace standards in the horticulture and viticulture industries.
Read full release >>27 February, 2008
Licensed Building Practitioner presented his licence
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today presented Auckland's Craig Shorrock his licence to practice as a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP).
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- Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations - Associate Minister
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