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Codewords issue 123
The Codewords articles for February are out now.
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Consultation closing soon — have your say on insulation requirements
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on the Building Code H1 Energy Efficiency requirements. MBIE is specifically looking at insulation settings and improving flexibility of building designs to reduce upfront cost
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Complaint decisions — February 2025
The Board looked at complaints about negligent work, records of work and disreputable conduct.
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Determinations — February 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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Codewords issue 122
Codewords issue 122 includes information on complaints not upheld and options for self-certification.
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Have your say on insulation requirements
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on changing the Building Code H1 Energy Efficiency requirements for insulation in homes and other buildings to help building designers and to reduce costs and maintain energy e
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The 1-year transition period for the 2023 Building Code update has ended
In November 2023, MBIE published updated acceptable solutions and verification methods which support plumbing and drainage work, and protection from fire. These changes came with a 1-year transition period where the previous versions of the documents co
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Determinations
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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Summary of granny flats consultation feedback
Read the summary of the feedback received during the recent granny flats consultation in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) report.
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New series to help businesses unmask cyber crime
Small businesses are the target for nearly half of all cyber crime in Aotearoa, with one in three experiencing at least one cyber attack. But less than half of business owners say they are prepared for an online incident.
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Codewords issue 121
Codewords issue 121 includes information on Satisfied on reasonable grounds and Minor variations.
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Have your say on streamlining the building consent system with remote inspections
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to increase the uptake of remote inspections and improve efficiency and productivity in the building inspection process.
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LBP Rules Amendment 2024
To improve relicensing rates, the late fee is changing so it is only charged if you renew your licence after your digital identification ID card expires. The first LBPs to benefit will be those with identification ID cards expiring at the end of October.
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Complaint Decision – September 2024
A complaint was made against DAVID DRIVER who is licensed in the veneer and structural masonry areas of practice in the Brick and Blocklaying licence class. The complaint was in relation to a deck and retaining wall that he built.
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LBP Amendment Rules 2024
The Licenced Building Practitioner Rules have been amended to: change the late fee charge to be due if a licence is not renewed on or before the digital licence ID card expiry date update Schedule 2 which lists the recognised qualifications for licence classes. The change to the late fee applie...
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Complaint Decisions – August 2024
Summary of 6 cases: In 6 recent cases the respondents failed to provide a record of work on completion of restricted building work. All respondents were fined $1000 and ordered to pay costs of $500. These cases are a good reminder that the record of building work form must be completed by all LBPs...