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Builder fined for carrying out restricted building work without licence
An unlicensed builder has been fined $5,600 for carrying out restricted building work without a licence or supervision.
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Builder fined for unlicensed work and using another’s licence
Auckland builder, Angelo Madut, has been fined $8,000 after carrying out restricted building work without the required licence or supervision and using another Licensed Building Practitioner's (LBP) licence without their knowledge or consent.
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Recent determinations – August 2026
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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Meet the Chair of the Building Practitioners Board
Meet Grant Pearson, Chair of the Building Practitioners Board, and learn more about the experience Board members bring to their statutory role.
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Recent BPB decisions – August 2026
The Building Practitioners Board has recently issued several disciplinary decisions involving Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs). These decisions highlight the importance of compliance with the Building Act 2004 and the Code of Ethics. They act as rem
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New self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying scheme
Plumbers and drainlayers can now apply to become endorsed under the new self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying scheme.
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Building Amendment Bill consultation
Public submissions are now open on the Building Amendment Bill, which proposes changes designed to help speed up development, reduce unnecessary costs, and provide greater certainty for builders, councils, and homeowners.
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Skills maintenance audits
Skills maintenance audits are continuing, so now is a good time to make sure your learning records are accurate, complete and up to date.
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Have your say on the revision of New Zealand’s leading construction standard – NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings
Standards New Zealand is seeking feedback from building practitioners on the draft of NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings.
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Recent BPB decisions – June 2026
The Building Practitioners Board has issued recent disciplinary decisions involving Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs), highlighting the need to comply with the Building Act 2004 and Code of Ethics and maintain professionalism and accountability.
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Recent determinations – June 2026
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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Update on the Building and Construction Sector (Strengthening Occupational Licensing Regimes) Amendment Bill
The Building and Construction Sector (Strengthening Occupational Licensing Regimes) Amendment Bill proposes changes across several occupational licensing schemes, including the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) scheme.
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Getting it right the first time
Getting the work right early can save time and avoid extra work later.
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Recent BPB decisions — April 2026
The Building Practitioners Board has recently issued a number of disciplinary decisions involving Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs). These decisions highlight the importance of compliance with the Building Act 2004 and the Code of Ethics. They act as
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Recent determinations — April 2026
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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Licensed Building Practitioner feedback on use of Building CodeHub website
MBIE’s Building Performance is doing research to help improve the Building CodeHub website. Licensed Building Practitioners are key users of this site.