Licensing news
This page features news updates published on the proposed licensing system for building practitioners.
Rules for the Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme finalised
30 July 2007: A detailed set of Rules for the management of the Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme have been approved by the Minister for Building and Construction. This follows an extensive consultation with the building industry.
Read the Licensed Building Practitioners Rules »
Builders breakfasts focus on licensing
8 March 2007: Following similar successful events last year, several leading building suppliers have joined forces with the Department of Building and Housing to host a series of free builders’ breakfast sessions over the next couple of months.
Read more about the Builders breakfasts »
Continuing competence and Complaints and Disciplinary Process
18 August 2006: The Department is currently seeking comment on proposals for the Continuing Competence process (keeping a licence) and the complaints and disciplinary procedures.
Consultation closed: 15 September 2006.
Expressions of interest sought in being an assessment agent for licensed building practitioners regime
21 July 2006: Expressions of interest are sought from appropriate bodies to be assessment agents for the licensed building practitioners regime for the Design, Site and Carpentry licence classes. Closing date: 21 Aug 2006. Read more about the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme »
Minister announces licensing
23 April 2006: The Minister for Building Issues announced the new licensing system for building practitioners at the Registered Master Builders Conference today. This means more certainty that critical work on houses and buildings has been done to a good standard, and is certified by competent and accountable practitioners. Read more about licensing »
Further industry consultation on licensing
13 Jan 2006: In August and September 2005, the Occupational Licensing group brought together eight working parties from relevant industry and professional organisations to test and discuss proposals for licence classes, and to start developing indicative standards and assessment processes. A summary of the findings from these working parties are now available. Read more about consultation on licensing »
New Registered Architects Board announced
8 Aug 2005: The newly appointed members of the Registered Architects Board are: Chairperson Ron Pynenburg, Brian Elliott, Gordon Moller, Jane Aimer, Donald McRae, Gordon Holden, Carolynn Bull and Deborah Cranko. Read more about new registered architects board »
Licensing update
10 Jun 2005: The licensing system for building practitioners is continuing to develop with work now focusing on exploring costs and benefits of proposed licence classes, setting licence standards and developing assessment processes. Read more about licensing update »
Licensing update: Building Practitioners Board
10 Jun 2005: The establishment of the first Building Practitioners Board reflects industry’s significant role in the development of the licensing system. Read more about Licensing update: Building Practitioners Board »
Building Practitioners Board announced
31 May 2005: Building Issues Minister Chris Carter has announced the membership of the Building Practitioners Board, which will play a key role in the introduction of the licensing system for the building industry. Media release ![[External website].](/UserFiles/Image/Icons/arrow-www.gif)
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Licence classes proposal released
24 Mar 2005: Consultation with industry has shaped the final proposal on the licence classes for building practitioners. Read more about licence classes »
Industry calls for practical licensing system
11 Mar 2005: For a summary of the submissions received on the discussion document Licensing of Building Practitioners: Discussing the Options read Industry calls for practical licensing system [PDF 42 KB 3 pages]. For more detailed information about the submissions read the Report on Submissions for Licensing of Building Practitioners [PDF 124 KB, 22 pages].
Licensing system to drive uptake of structured training
7 Mar 2005: The success of the new licensing system for building practitioners is linked to structured training opportunities that will allow designers and builders to reach national standards of competency. Read more about licensing system »
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Members sought for Architects Board
28 Jan 2005: Applications for the New Zealand Registered Architects’ Board are now open. The Board will be established under the Architects Act 2005, which is currently progressing through the final parliamentary stages as the Architects Bill. Read more about architects board »
New building practitioner board seeks members
12 Nov 2004: Applications and nominations are being sought for the Building Practitioners Board which will play a key role in the new licensing system for the building industry. Read more about building practitioner board »
Licensing system developing with industry input
3 Nov 2004: Development of a licensing system for builder practitioners is in full swing with more than a thousand people attending consultation meetings throughout the country to discuss the issue. Submissions close on 30 November 2004. Read more about consultation and the licensing system »
Builder licensing - three more meetings
5 Oct 2004: Three meetings will be held in October to outline the licensed building practitioner proposal, encourage people to make submissions and record feedback. Read more about builder licensing »
Building industry urged to have its say on proposed licensing system
9 Aug 2004: Consultation with the building industry is vital to ensure the new building licensing system works, Associate Commerce Minister John Tamihere says. Read more about the licensing system »