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Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones and Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker today announced that the government has approved a $500,000 contribution to a joint fund (with the Northland Re

Speech to the Apprentice of the Year, Boatshed, Wellington

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Ten of New Zealand's best young carpentry apprentices are to be honoured at a national awards dinner in Wellington tomorrow night, with prizes presented by the Building and Construction Minister Sh

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!

Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones has responded to the criticisms of the Building Act and removed its "gold plated building standards".

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

A Bill to increase flexibility and efficiency in the building consent process -- the Building Amendment Bill No.

Speech notes for address to National Conference for Property Council New Zealand, Te Papa, Wellington.

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Today's inaugural building forum in Auckland - " Leading for the Future" - has laid down the foundations for the long-term future of the industry, says Building and Construction Minister

The registration of retirement villages is a key requirement of the Retirement Villages Act 2003 where government acted to protect the interests of older people in retirement villages.

The Wood Processors sector constitutes a critical part of an industry worth billions of dollars to the New Zealand economy.

Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today confirmed appointments for the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers (PGD) board.

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.

Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones has announced today that he has slashed the red tape in the building Industry with a new blueprint plan for simple starter homes.

Speech notes for address to Colliers International Conference. Hyatt, Auckland

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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.

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 t

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.

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.

Home owners are set to save money through strengthened energy efficiency rules for new hot water systems, says Shane Jones.

 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.

Thank you for that introduction, and congratulations Ash on your life membership – I agree with your colleagues that it is very well deserved.