The Advocacy team are extremely busy in the lead up to Christmas, with many national and regional submissions on the go. You can read about our industry leadership and advocacy work on the go below.
Building System Reform
Sandamali Ambepitiya has led Property Council New Zealand’s work on the Building System Reform. We’ve held a workshop with our Building Systems Taskforce to develop ideas on what the future of New Zealand’s consenting system could be, and we have met with the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry for the Environment to share our ideas.
Also in the mix, is the Governments recent announcement to streamline the building consent system with remote inspections. The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on a range of options to increase the uptake of remote inspections and improve efficiency and productivity in the inspection process. This aims to help deliver the Government’s objectives to increase housing supply by lifting efficiency and competition in the building system, removing regulatory barriers and driving down costs. Property Council will be making a submission on 29 November 2024.
Lastly, there is consultation underway on Building Code fire safety review 2024. This seeks feedback on fire safety requirements in the Building Code to offer better protection from fire for people and property. Property Council will not be submitting on this due to the very detailed nature of the consultation and encourages our members to make an individual submission.
Contact Sandamali Ambepitiya Sandamali@propertynz.co.nz for more information.
National Infrastructure Plan
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga is currently working on a National Infrastructure Plan of New Zealand’s infrastructure needs and priorities for the short, medium and long term. The plan will cover roads, schools, hospitals, water, networks and more.
As part of the National Infrastructure Plan, the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission is hosting a workshop on Friday 15 November to test their thinking. If you are interested, you can register for the workshop here.
Property Council will be making a submission on 10 December 2024.
Contact Terry Jones Terry@propertynz.co.nz for more information.
South Island submissions
Christchurch City Council has released consultation on Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport. This consultation is seeking feedback on a 30-year strategy for getting around Christchurch. It also sets out six goals within the strategy:
- Goal 1: Well-managed transport assets
- Goal 2: A more resilient transport network
- Goal 3: A safer transport network
- Goal 4: An efficient transport network
- Goal 5: Genuine transport choice for everyone
- Goal 6: A vibrant, healthy and liveable city.
Property Council will be making a submission on 8 December 2024.