Category Archive: Construction

Mar 07

Leaky Homes Financial Assistance Bill Moving Through The House

The Hon. Maurice Williamson

New Laws is pleased to bring you an update on a Bill making its way through the house which will assist owners of leaky homes. Prior to Christmas 2010, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson announced that the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (Financial Assistance Package) Amendment Bill had its firsdt reading in the house on …

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Dec 12

Building Amendment Bill

The Hon. Maurice Williamson

New Laws of New Zealand is pleased to bring you this post on the proposed changes to the building act. The Building Amendment Bill (No 3) was introduced into the house recently by Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson. The bill results from a significant review of The Building Act 2004 and proposes quite sweeping …

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Nov 04

New Laws | Construction Contracts Act 2002 Review

The Hon. Maurice Williamson

New Laws | Construction Contracts Act 2002 Review The Minister of Building and Construction Maurice Williamson issued a discussion document on the Construction Contracts Act 2002 on 4 November 2010. The purpose of the act is to provide a process for handling building contract disputes and to monitor and regulate progress payments. As a result …

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