Advocacy

The Ministry for Regulation has today announced a Regulatory Review into the building and construction sector. Frustratingly, the consultation is only open for 11 days, and closes on 26 October 2026. The review is focused on building work that can...

Earlier this year, the NZ Parliament committee showed unanimous support for a new lifejacket rule. And as of 9 October 2026, the Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Act 2025 comes into effect. Friday 9 October 2026.

SPASA and Vertical Horizonz are bringing together experienced pool professionals from across New Zealand to form the National Advisory Group, and we’d love to hear from you.

This October, SPASA is encouraging its members to get involved in National Safe Work Month. It’s a chance to pause, reflect and focus on safe and healthy work and the steps we can all take to help create safer workplaces

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is inviting industry stakeholders to provide feedback on a consultation paper exploring how a registration and licensing framework for carpenters could operate in Victoria. This framework may also be...

In an industry alert, the BPC recently communicated new regulations and amendments to existing regulations that impact registered building surveyors, and applicants for registration as a building surveyor or building inspector, which began 1...

Building and Energy has released its 2026–27 Proactive Audit Priorities Statement, outlining the areas of the building industry that will be a focus of regulatory oversight during the coming year. Most relevant for contractors, surveyors, and...

Card payment surcharges are being removed from 1 October 2026 after changes made by the Reserve Bank of Australia. For members who apply card payment surcharges in their business, now is the time to ensure you are ready and compliant.

Draft AS 3633:2026, Residential and public pools - Water quality, is now open for public comment.

The Building Amendment Bill passed its first reading on 2 July 2026 and was referred to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee. The Bill is now publicly available and submissions are now open, closing 15 November 2026.

Draft AS 3633 Residential and public pools – Water quality is now open for public comment. Developed by Australian experts for Australian conditions, the draft aims to set a new benchmark for pool water quality.

Projects with contracts signed before 1 July 2026 may still follow different insurance requirements after the DBI transition. The key factor is the contract date, which determines the insurance pathway for building permits issued after 1 July.