Building Law in New Zealand is an ideal resource for anyone who needs an up-to-date analysis of the law governing building and construction in New Zealand.

This service brings together all the necessary legislation and information on how the courts and relevant authorities have applied and interpreted the law.

Building Law in New Zealand is written for the following key groups:

• Lawyers who advise clients on building and construction issues;
• Local authority regulators, advisers and others involved in building-related matters; and
• Building industry participants who require a working knowledge of New Zealand building law.

The major changes to New Zealand building law introduced by the Building Act 1991 and carried on by the 2004 Act are covered in detail. Overviews of each piece of governing legislation are complemented with expert commentary on how specific provisions have been applied and work in practice.

This service also provides an overview of important Determinations made since the introduction of the Building Code.

Building Act 2004

• Introduction to the Building Act 2004
• Building Act 2004 legislation and commentary

Building Amendment Acts

• Building Amendment Acts since 2005

Building Regulations

• Regulations made pursuant to the Building Act 2004

Building Code

• Building Regulations 1992 and commentary to sch 1 (the building code)

Selected Determinations

• Commentary and analysis on important Determinations made since 1991

Construction Contracts 2002

• Introduction to the Construction Contracts Act 2002
• Construction Contracts Act 2002 legislation and commentary
• Construction Contracts Amendment Acts and Regulations
• District Court Rules 2014, pt 20 and schs 2,4 and 5

Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002

• Introduction
• Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 legislation and commentary
• Weathertight Homes Resolution Services amendment Acts and Regulations

Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers

• Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006
• Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Regulations 2010
• Gas Act 1992
• Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010

Fire Services

• Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017
• Fire Safety and Evacuation of Buildings Regulations 2006
• Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Safety, Evacuation Procedures, and Evacuation Schemes) Regulations 2018

Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery

• Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016

 Repealed/Revoked Legislation

  Related Legislation

Subject Index

Media Types

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