Read through this page to learn about new building legislation.
ICI has prepared a Building Bill to replace the 1991 Building Control and Standards Act and regulations.
Main changes:
- Update the Building Committee to a Building Board to assess appeals to decisions of the Building Controller, provide oversight, ensure compliance, and advise Government on building regulation.
- Strengthened enforcement mechanisms including stop work notices, demolition powers, and infringement notices.
- Update health and safety regulations, guidance, and compliance mechanisms for the building sector.
- Introduction of materials certification.
- Introduction of a building practitioners registration process.
Read the draft Explanatory Note here. The Explanatory Note explains each clause in the Bill in plain language.
Read the Bill here.
Consultation Sessions
Importers, manufacturers and sellers of building materials:
Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Time: 5pm
Location: Ministry of Infrastructure, Arorangi.
Please download and fill out our Questionnaire and bring it along to the meeting.
Builders and building trades and companies
Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Time: 5pm
Location: Ministry of Infrastructure, Arorangi.
Please download and fill out our Questionnaire and bring it along to the meeting.
General Public Awareness
Date: Thursday 20th November 2025
Time: 5pm
Location: Ministry of Infrastructure, Arorangi.
