Compliance & legal stories
Business faces a faster, narrower consenting regime as ministers unveil bills to replace the RMA by mid-2026.
Buildings may get longer deadlines as ministers weigh safety against the cost of seismic upgrades and mortgage pressure on owners.
Low-rated premises can stay open while owners plan and fund seismic repairs, as MBIE says closure is not required solely on NBS scores.
Homeowners could void insurance and face unsafe repairs if they hire unlicensed plumbers, after a tradesman was fined NZD $6,000 in Auckland.
The ban is set to tighten fire safety in multi-storey buildings and may pressure other Australian states to follow Victoria’s lead.
Business leaders say the overhaul could speed up planning, cut costs and improve housing and infrastructure delivery, but local councils face uncertainty.
Commercial landlords could face rent relief claims as lockdowns trigger emergency no access clauses in many New Zealand leases.
Tenants face a temporary freeze on rent rises and evictions as New Zealand's four-week COVID-19 lockdown halts viewings and house moves.
A New York court ruling could force the 52-storey tower to shed top floors, imperilling its priciest apartments and penthouse.
The planned tie-up would give New Zealand clients wider access to Dentons’ global legal talent and broader regional reach early next year.
It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.
Occupants and managers are being warned that blocked exits, deferred maintenance and poor compliance can leave everyday buildings unsafe.
Designers and councils are being urged to tighten durability checks as New Zealand’s building code leaves whole-of-life sign-offs open to error.
A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.
More than 20 councils joining GoShift could cut delays and costs for builders, developers and homeowners across New Zealand.
Low-income households are being left behind by disaster advice that assumes everyone can afford food, water and survival kits.
Australasian real estate firms kept the top ESG ranking for a seventh year, though the gap with the rest of the world is narrowing.
The deal will add 110 consented units and lift Arvida’s village count to 29, with future developments expected to boost earnings further.
Owners of leaky homes can now join the claim for longer, after judges extended the opt-in window to five months and awarded costs.
Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.
