Industry Call for Submissions
The Institute is constantly working on the behalf of members to ensure the voice of Building Control professionals is heard, ensuring the future of the Building Sector as a whole is working towards professionalism and quality building outcomes for all New Zealanders.
Our advocacy role works to protect the reputation of our profession through setting and maintaining professional standards and lifting the exposure of Building Control work with the public and its importance to the New Zealand economy.
Please click on the links below to download submissions placed by the Institute on behalf of members.
BOINZ policy responses to 2024/25 Legislative initiatives
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.
Below please find BOINZ's positions in respect of these initiatives.
BOINZ Response to Ministers Legislative PositionsBOINZ Submissions
2025
On 28 January 2025, a Call for Feedback on Insulation requirements in housing and other buildings Consultation was sent to the BOINZ membership. Information on this Consultation is found here: Insulation requirements in housing and other buildings
Please send all feedback to BOINZ at ea@boinz.org.nz no later than Friday 14th February, to allow BOINZ to provide a measured response to this important consultation. BOINZ invites your feedback and contribution on this review and will consider all suggestions for inclusion in our submission to MBIE by 28th February.
2024
- 23 April - Lead and corrosion resistance in copper alloy plumbing products
- 27 June - Removing Barriers to using overseas building products
- 18 August - Granny Flats
- 2 September - Temperature Limited Water Heaters
- 28 November - Remote Inspections
- 18 December - Building Code Fire Safety Review
2023
- 6 April - Occupational Regulation
- 29 May - Building Levy Review
- 21 August - Building Consent System Review
2022
- 7 July - Modular Component Manufacturers Scheme
- 1 July - Building Code Update 2022
- 15 June - REA - Fit and Proper guidance consultation
- 13 June - Transition period for the energy efficiency of housing
- 25 May - Code Mark 2022
2021
- 2 July - Occupational Regulation for Engineers
- 18 June - Building Product Information Requirement
- 28 May - Building Code Update 2021/operating protocols
- 28 May - Licensed Building Practitioners Regime
2020
- October 2020 - Proposed Changes to the LBP Scheme
- October 2020 - Building for Climate Change Programme - October 2020
- June 2020 - Building Code Update Consultation - June 2020
2019
2017
2016
2015
2014
- 22 October - Proposal to change the occupational regulation of engineers in New Zealand (22 Oct 2014 - PDF 85KB)
