2004 News
Media releases and other news updates published by the Department of Building and Housing.
ConsumerBuild website launched
2 December 2004: On 2 December the Minister for Building Issues, Hon Margaret Wilson, launched ConsumerBuild at the Wellington Central Library. ConsumerBuild is a partnership between the Department of Building and Housing and Consumers' Institute. It is a website to help people who are building, renovating, or maintaining a home. Read more about ConsumerBuild website ![[External website].](/UserFiles/Image/Icons/arrow-www.gif)
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Review of the Unit Titles Act 1972
15 November 2004: Find out more about the review of the Unit Titles Act, then have your say. Read more about review of the Unit Titles Act 1972 »
New building practitioner board seeks members
12 Nov ember 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 November 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 »
Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986
1 November 2004: Find out more about the review of the Residential Tenancies Act, and have your say. Read more about review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 »
About the Department of Building and Housing
1 November 2004: The Department of Building and Housing was established on 1 November 2004. Find out more about the background to the creation of the Department: Media release on the decision to create the Department. Review of government agencies with housing and building-related responsibilities.
Builder licensing - three more meetings
5 October 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 August 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 »