Archived News and Media Releases
28 April 2016
Thursday April 28 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work (aka ‘Worker’s Memorial Day’).
8 April 2016
A third company has this week agreed to stop selling some steel mesh products amid concerns they might not comply with the Australia/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZ 4671:2001).
4 April 2016
Protecting the Inspectors
The number of builders offering residential inspection services has grown dramatically. Before heading down this path, it’s critical to understand your obligations or you could end up in serious litigation.
17 March 2016
The Commerce Commission is investigating revelations a major building product manufacturer has been using false certificates for the last four years.
16 March 2016
Current discussion around the use of non-standard poor quality plumbing products highlights the need for consumers to ensure that those performing plumbing work are properly authorised.
4 March 2016
Smaller construction companies in Christchurch are lining up to put their workers through free occupational health sessions next week.
4 March 2016
The Commerce Commission this week asked two companies to stop selling some steel mesh products amid concerns they might not comply with the Australia/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZ 4671:2001). These companies both claim their product complies with this Standard as the pathway for achieving Building Code compliance.
4 March 2016
Brilliance Steel Ltd (Brilliance) and Euro Corporation Limited (Euro Corporation) have agreed to stop selling some steel mesh products while the Commerce Commission further investigates concerns that they may not comply with the Australia/New Zealand standard (AS/NZ 4671:2001).
3 March 2016
Building activity reached a record high in the December 2015 quarter, with an increase from the previous quarter in Auckland but a decrease in Canterbury, Statistics New Zealand said today.
23 February 2016
Good progress has been achieved under the Housing Accords between the Government and the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty councils, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith said today after meeting with both councils.
