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October disciplinary decisions
The Building Practitioners Board has recently issued a number of disciplinary decisions involving Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs). These decisions remind LBPs of the standards they must meet and what consequences may occur if they don’t.
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Seismic resilience modules now live
New modules on seismic resilience requirements are now available through the LBP learning portal.
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New Building Consent exemptions: What builders need to know
Changes to Schedule 1 of the Building Act commenced on Thursday 23 October 2025.
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Building requirements and conditions for granny flats – What LBPs need to know
The new building consent exemption for granny flats is on track to commence in early 2026. The exemption includes specific requirements that Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) need to be aware of.
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Determinations – October 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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Earthquake-Prone Building System review announcement
Aotearoa New Zealand is updating its approach to managing seismic risk in existing buildings, and these changes will directly impact how Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) engage with seismic remediation projects.
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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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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 – 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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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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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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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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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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Complaint decisions – June 2025
The Board looked at complaints about negligent work, records of work and disreputable conduct.