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Current consultations

The Department is consulting on the following initiatives.

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Building Act review

The Government is proposing a number of options for reform of the Building Act 2004, set out in the discussion document Cost-effective quality: next generation building control in New Zealand.

Without compromising safety and quality, the proposals are aimed at making it easier and cheaper for New Zealanders to build dependable-quality, cost-effective homes and buildings.

The closing date for comments is 23 April 2010.

Find out more about the proposals and send us your comments »