Building Consent Changes and the Future of Construction Law
Major building consent changes will reshape New Zealand’s construction sector, with new inspection targets, liability shifts, and compliance challenges ahead.
Summary Judgment in High-Value Mortgage Dispute
High Court grants $2.16m summary judgment in mortgage dispute, ruling guarantor’s defence lacked evidence of breach in mortgagee sale process.
Shed & Garage Building Consent Rules Set for Major Shake-Up
NZ Government to relax garage building consent rules, allowing small structures closer to boundaries while still meeting Building Code and district plans.
How NZ Building Code Changes May Impact You
The NZ Government has frozen major building code changes for three years, aiming to improve certainty for builders, developers, and regulators.
Du Val Property Group Collapse: A Warning for the Property Development Industry
The collapse of the Du Val property group—one of the largest of its kind in recent memory—has sent shockwaves through New Zealand’s property and construction sectors.
Will Housing Plan Changes for Auckland Affect You?
The aim of the Housing Plan Changes for Auckland is to intensify housing in areas where public transport investment is highest.
Wildlife Act Changes: What Developers Need to Know
The Government has amended the Wildlife Act to permit incidental harm to protected species during infrastructure projects.
Crackdown on Shady Builders: New Disciplinary Rules Announced
Tougher rules target shady builders: New disciplinary process ensures accountability for poor workmanship and better protection for homeowners.
Health and Safety Law Changes to Reshape Director Roles
Discover how New Zealand's health and safety law changes shift compliance burdens and reshape company directors’ roles.
Equitable Liens Revisited
Podular (Francis v Gross) was appealed to the Court of Appeal ([2024] NZCZ 528). It came to a different view to that reached in the High Court.
High Court examines limited liability under the Building Act
Tauranga City Council v Harrison Grierson appears to be the first High Court case that examines whether liability under the Building Act can be limited.
FirstBuild Construction Court Case Further Defines the Lien
FirstBuild Construction court case: the latest in a series of legal cases that are defining the application of equitable liens in the construction sector in real-time.