This page lists all sources for the regulatory updates referenced in "Avoiding Expensive Mistakes When Building a New Home In The Greater Wellington Region – 2026 Edition." We link directly to primary government and official sources so you can verify anything for yourself, rather than taking our word for it.
Mandatory Home Warranties
Are All New Homes Covered by a 10-Year Warranty? — Consumer Protection
Proportionate Liability
Proportionate liability – changes coming — Building Performance
New liability rules for the construction sector — MBIE
Stronger LBP Penalties
Licensed People for Restricted Building Work — Building Performance
2025 Building Code Updates — H1 & B1
2025 Building Code Update – H1 and B1 — Building Performance
Building Product Specifications — Building Performance
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) — Building Performance
Private Consenting Authority
Biggest building consent system reform in decades — Beehive.govt.nz
RMA Reform / New Planning System
RMA reform overview – Planning Bill — 1News
Additional Resources
Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Act 2025 (granny flats)
Earthquake-prone building system reform — RNZ
Earthquake strengthening — Hutt City Council
Consumer Protection – Disclosure and Checklist — Building Performance
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 — WorkSafe NZ
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 & Fair Trading Act 1986
