Beehive - Building and Construction

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"

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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.

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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.

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1 August, 2008

Inaugural building summit lays roadmap for future

Building forum lays down foundations for long-term future of the industry

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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.

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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.

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11 June, 2008

Building blueprint plan slashes red tape

Building Industry red tape slashed by new blueprint plan for simple starter homes

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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17 February, 2008

Minister welcomes bold ideas from Northland mayors

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.

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12 February, 2008

commitment to flexibility in building sector

Minister for Building and Construction Shane Jones is committed to increasing flexibility and tackling regulatory costs in the industry sector.

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4 February, 2008

Good Ventilation is common sense says Minister Jones

Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones says extractor fans are not compulsory but it is common sense to ensure good ventilation in new houses.

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31 January, 2008

Minister welcomes responsibility for PGD under his portfolio

Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones welcomes administrative responsibility for the 2006 Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers (PGD) Act.

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19 January, 2008

Minister keen to discuss CBANZ concerns over Far North building regulation issues

Minister responds to concerns voiced by the Bay of Islands/Far North Certified Builders Association (CBANZ) over excessive industry regulation.

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3 January, 2008

Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme off to a good start

More than 7000 Licensed Building Practitioner application packs have been requested since the scheme was launched last November

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1 November, 2007

Licensing brings new era for building industry

Applications now open for the first seven licenses in the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme

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30 October, 2007

New homes to be warmer, cheaper to run

New requirements under the Building Code to better insulate new homes kick off from tomorrow

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5 October, 2007

Cosgrove heading to USA and Guyana

Minister to attend Commonweath Finance Ministers meeting, anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing discussions and building energy efficiency meetings

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22 August, 2007