Portfolio: Building And Construction

Building a simple house made easier

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:52:43 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Aspiring home owners should now find it quicker and cheaper to build a simple home thanks to a new guide for streamlined consenting launched by Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson to...

Government consults on Building Act reform

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:11:39 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Following a review of the Building Act, Minister for Building and Construction Maurice Williamson today released a discussion document outlining proposals for its amendment. "Without compromising qual...

Licensing streamlined for qualified builders and trades people

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:08:25 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Becoming a licensed builder will be much easier for New Zealand's more than 5000 qualified builders and trades people following a streamlining of the application process announced by Building and Cons...

Multiproof: Faster, Smarter Building Consents for Volume Builders

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:37:42 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

MultiProof, a new streamlined National Multiple-use Approval Service for volume builders, was launched today by Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson. "Without compromising quality and...

Review reinforces Government action on weathertightness

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:57:32 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report released today on the size and cost of the weathertightness problem reinforces the Government's work towards assisting affected homeowners, Building and Con...

Government Assistance for Leaky Home Owners

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:53:28 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

"An assistance package for leaky home owners will be taken to Cabinet early in the New Year," Maurice Williamson, Minister for Building and Construction said today. "Our priority is getting leaky home...

Faster, Cheaper Building Consents On the Way

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:46:08 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says the introduction of the National Multiple-Use Approval service meets the Government's promise to cut red tape and to reduce compliance costs ...

Leaky Homes

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:03:57 +1200

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Today I met again with the Auckland, Wellington, North Shore, Tauranga, Christchurch and Waitakere Mayors to further our discussions on finding a solution to the leaky homes issue. They represent...

Changes to cut red tape and improve building quality

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:17:30 +1200

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Consumers will have greater confidence in the competence of builders and so the quality of new homes under a package of measures unveiled today. “We need a better way of getting the job done right f...

Leaky Homes

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:17:05 +1200

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Today I met with the Mayors of Auckland, Wellington, North Shore, Tauranga, Christchurch and Waitakere to discuss the leaky homes issue. These Mayors represent the six most affected Councils. The...

Streamlined building law under way

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:02:29 +1200

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

A Bill which will speed-up the building consent process and reduce costs, is set to become law after completing its passage through Parliament. Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson sa...

Building and Construction Sector Taskforce reports

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:28:38 +1200

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

The Minister for Building and Construction, Maurice Williamson, has welcomed the release of the Building and Construction Sector Taskforce reports at the Building and Construction Sector Forum in Auck...

Appointments to Electrical Workers Registration Board

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:41:10 +1200

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced four appointments to the Electrical Workers Registration Board. Eddie Eeles has been reappointed for a second term and three new a...

Starter home design winners announced

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:18:13 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says a nationwide design competition for ‘starter homes’ “shows that innovative and affordable homes are a realistic option for New Zealande...

Government takes first steps to streamline the Building Act

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:36:59 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

A Bill that takes some useful steps to streamline the building consent process received its first reading in Parliament today. The Building Amendment Bill (No 2) streamlines the consent process for ho...

Investigation into timber allegations – update

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:47:13 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

"I have received a report on the investigation into allegations concerning the use of non load-bearing timber for trusses and frames," says Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson. "I...

Briefings to Incoming Minister Released (Hon Maurice Williamson)

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:04:14 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

The Minister for Building and Construction, Customs, Small Business, and Statistics, Maurice Williamson, has today released Briefings to the Incoming Minister. ...

Statement on under-strength timber allegations

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:04:16 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has called for an investigation into allegations surrounding the use of under-strength timber in some buildings. "The Department of Building and H...