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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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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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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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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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Determinations – June 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 – June 2025
The Board looked at complaints about negligent work, records of work and disreputable conduct.
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Building Practitioners Board – new member sought
There is an opportunity to apply to become a member of the Building Practitioners Board. As a member of the Building Practitioners Board, you would play an important role in overseeing the Licensed Building Practitioners scheme. A key function of the Boa
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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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Launch of ‘Work Should Not Hurt Foundation’ Toolkit
Want to prevent and manage strains and sprains in your Construction business? Introducing the free online CHASNZ ‘Work Should Not Hurt Foundation’ toolkit!
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Determinations — April 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 124
The Codewords articles for April are out now.
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An opportunity to become an LBP assessor
Occupational Regulation, the administrator of the licenced building practitioners scheme at MBIE, is finalising 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 – April 2025
The Board looked at complaints about negligent work, records of work and disreputable conduct.
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New opt-in self-certification schemes for building professionals
New opt-in self-certification schemes for trusted building professionals have been agreed by the Government and are expected to be operational by late 2026.
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Update on building consent for small standalone dwellings
Work is underway to enable small standalone dwellings to be built without a building consent. This is targeted to take effect in 2026.
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Upcoming licensing changes for Licensed Building Practitioners
Yesterday the Government announced improvements to occupational licensing that applies to Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) and the work they do.
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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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Complaint decisions — February 2025
The Board looked at complaints about negligent work, records of work and disreputable conduct.
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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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Codewords issue 122
Codewords issue 122 includes information on complaints not upheld and options for self-certification.
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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