2005 News
Media releases and other news updates published by the Department of Building and Housing.
Briefing for the Minister of Housing
21 December 2005: The Department has prepared a briefing for the Minister of Housing [PDF 113 KB] for the new Minister of Housing, Hon Chris Carter.
Report to Minister this month on progress with WHRS review
25 November 2005: The Department of Building and Housing intends presenting a progress report to Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove by the end of this month on a review of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS). Read more about WHRS review »
Briefing for the Minister for Building Issues
16 November 2005: The Department has prepared a briefing for the Minister for Building Issues [PDF 267 KB, 29 pages] for the new Minister for Building Issues, Hon. Clayton Cosgrove.
Tenants and landlords to get better access to broader range of services
15 November 2005 : The Department of Building and Housing today announced changes to enhance the way tenancy services will be delivered to tenants and landlords, taking them into many small New Zealand towns not currently serviced. Read more about Tenancy Services »
Annual Report 2004/05
15 November 2005: The Department's Annual Report for 2004/05 is now available. This is the Department's first Annual Report since being established in November 2004, ushering in a new era in terms of government services in the building and housing sector. Read more about Annual Report 2004/05 »
Statement from the Department
28 October 2005: The National Manager Tenancy Services for the Department of Building and Housing Nigel Bickle today said the proposed changes to how tenancy services are delivered are designed to enhance services for both tenants and landlords. Read more about Statement from the Department »
Latest building industry trends
6 October 2005: The sixth quarterly report summarising building industry trends and performance. It covers the period 1 April – 30 June 2005. Read more about latest building industry trends »
Changes ahead for retirement villages
31 August 2005: Changes to retirement villages' legal obligations will be introduced next year and will affect all operators, residents and potential residents. Read more about changes ahead for retirement villages »
Preliminary report on TimberSaver boron released
19 August 2005: The Department of Building and Housing has released its preliminary report into timber treatment product TimberSaver boron. Read more about preliminary report on TimberSaver boron »
Legionellosis and the role of agencies
12 August 2005: Information jointly developed by the Department of Building and Housing, Department of Labour and the Ministry of Health. Read more about Legionellosis »
New Registered Architects Board announced
8 August 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 »
Weathertight Homes Resolution Service
26 July 2005: Following on from a number of inquiries regarding functions held by the WHRS prior to its transition to the Department of Building and Housing on 1 July 2005, the Acting National Manager of the WHRS, Nigel Bickle has advised that three staff functions were held between June 2004 and June 2005. Read more about Weathertight Homes Resolution Service »
Department confirms TimberSaver boron accreditation remains in place
12 July 2005: The Department of Building and Housing has advised that the accreditation of the building product TimberSaver boron remains in place. Read more about TimberSaver boron accreditation »
Review of Unit Titles Act 1972: Summary of submissions
3 July 2005: A summary of submissions to the Review of the Unit Titles Act 1972 is now available. Read more about review of Unit Titles Act 1972: Summary of submissions »
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 June 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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Statement of Intent 2005/08 tabled
19 May 2005: The Department of Building and Housing's Statement of Intent 2005/08 has been presented to the House of Representatives pursuant to Section 39 of the Public Finance Act 1989. Read more about Statement of Intent 2005/08 »
Building Code Compliance Documents free on this site
6 April 2005: The Department's Building Code Compliance Documents (formerly known as Approved Documents) are now available for free download as PDF files from this website. Read more about Building Code Compliance Documents »
Licence classes proposal released
24 March 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 March 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].
New Building Act comes into force
31 March 2005: A range of enhanced consumer protection measures come into effect on 31 March 2005 for those who build, renovate or maintain buildings. Read more about Building Act »
Licensing system to drive uptake of structured training
7 March 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 »
Review of private building certifier insurance requirements
26 January 2005: People using private building certifiers should be aware that certifiers may not have adequate insurance cover against potential claims of negligence, particularly if the certifier does not continue in business, the Department of Building and Housing advised today. Read more about review of private building certifier insurance requirements »
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 »