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11 May, 2012

Report into Stadium Southland collapse released

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has received a report into the reasons for the collapse of the Stadium Southland roof on 18 September 2010.

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2 May, 2012

Bill will bring consumer protection measures

Consumer protection measures for New Zealanders building or renovating their homes are closer after Building Amendment Bill (No 4) passed its first reading in Parliament yesterday.

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16 March, 2012

Building DIY exemption welcomed

A major step towards ensuring better buildings can be built faster has been taken with Parliament passing the Building Amendment Act 2012.

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9 February, 2012

Report into CTV building collapse released

The release today of the technical report into the collapse of the CTV building in Christchurch will be a tough day for the friends and families of those who lost their lives in the building, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today.

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