News and Media Releases

Please see below for news and media releases relating to Building Officials.
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Trusted builders to certify their own work

30 April 2025

The New Zealand Government has announced a new initiative to speed up home construction by allowing trusted builders to self-certify their work and that BCAs will be required to complete 80% of inspections within three working days to cut costly delays. 

Industry leaders have raised concerns over quality control and sector readiness, with Nick Hill, CEO of the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand, stating: “Putting a target on an application is ambitious given that the current status of the sector is well below what we would consider ideal, particularly with ... 50% of inspections failing. I don't see how that sort of target can work in reality when we've got an immature building design and building sector.”


Article: Consent fix requires rounding up cowboys

3 April 2025

Over two-thirds of building consent applications submitted to councils last year required a request for more information (RFI) – that’s a concern.


But in pointing the finger at councils for “stopping the clock” on “apparent” non-compliance is missing the point.


The fundamental issue that continues to plague the sector is the high number of people working in it who do not have adequate skills or knowledge which can be evidenced by the reasons for failure including moisture, structure etc.  


Read the full article here. 

BOINZ Response to Minister's Legislative Positions

20 February 2025

 

Since the formation of the coalition government at the end of 2023, the Minister of Building and Construction has announced a number of initiatives and legislative positions premised around the principles of housing affordability and availability.


To view the Institute's response please click here.

GIB TECHNICAL UPDATES

23 January 2025

NEW - Check out the latest updates from GIB® systems.

Hear about the NEW FACTORY in Tauriko and UPDATES to two key TECHNICAL MANUALS.

Click here to view the video


Summary of the submissions from 2024

23 January 2025

The Institute is constantly working on the behalf of members to ensure the voice of Building Control professionals is heard, ensuring quality building outcomes for all New Zealanders.

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