10 July, 2008
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
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
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today confirmed appointments for the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers (PGD) board.
Read full release >>2 July, 2008
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 Industry red tape slashed by new blueprint plan for simple starter homes
Read full release >>11 June, 2008
Speech at Colliers International Conference
Read full speech >>29 May, 2008
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
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
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 >>28 April, 2008
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
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
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
Speech to the annual Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF) conference, titled "Keeping it Real" in Wellington.
Read full speech >>21 April, 2008
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
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
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
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
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
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones' speech at the opening of the Summerset Retirement Village, Porirua
Read full speech >>27 February, 2008
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today presented Auckland's Craig Shorrock his licence to practice as a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP).
Read full release >>22 February, 2008
Address at the opening of the Australbricks new brick and tile selection centre at Penrose Auckland.
Read full speech >>17 February, 2008
Northland mayors presented some bold ideas to revamp the consent and regulatory processes which has been described a positive by the Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones.
Read full release >>12 February, 2008
Minister for Building and Construction Shane Jones is committed to increasing flexibility and tackling regulatory costs in the industry sector.
Read full release >>4 February, 2008
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones says extractor fans are not compulsory but it is common sense to ensure good ventilation in new houses.
Read full release >>31 January, 2008
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones welcomes administrative responsibility for the 2006 Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers (PGD) Act.
Read full release >>19 January, 2008
Minister responds to concerns voiced by the Bay of Islands/Far North Certified Builders Association (CBANZ) over excessive industry regulation.
Read full release >>3 January, 2008
More than 7000 Licensed Building Practitioner application packs have been requested since the scheme was launched last November
Read full release >>1 November, 2007
Licensing brings consumers protection and recognises the skilled, competent professionals in the building sector
Read full speech >>1 November, 2007
Applications now open for the first seven licenses in the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme
Read full release >>30 October, 2007
New requirements under the Building Code to better insulate new homes kick off from tomorrow
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