Building Act review - Your comments
The Government is proposing a number of options for reform of the Building Act 2004, set out in the discussion document Cost-effective quality: next generation building control in New Zealand dated 26 February 2010.
Without compromising safety and quality, the proposals are aimed at making it easier and cheaper for New Zealanders to build dependable-quality, cost-effective homes and buildings. Find out more about the proposals
The closing date for your comments to DBH is 23 April 2010.
If you want your comments considered for an NZIQS submission send them to
NZIQS OFFICE before 16 April 2010

Infrastructure Plan outlines large programme
2 March 2010

The National Infrastructure Plan, issued today, shows the large scale of the Government's infrastructure programme and highlights some future issues that may require action, Infrastructure Minister Bill English says. The first National Infrastructure Plan, put together by Treasury's National Infrastructure Unit, shows the Government is spending over $6 billion a year on physical assets and holds about $110 billion of such assets. The plan, which has a 20-year horizon, is part of a range of work aimed at improving the Government's planning, decision-making and management of infrastructure in order to maximise economic benefits.
Key investments
State Highways: $10.7 billion over the next 10 years.
National grid: $3.3 billion over the next five years.
Urban broadband: $1.5 billion over the next 10 years.
New schools and buildings: $2.7 billion allocated over next five years.
Total Budget capital spending: $7.5 billion over five years

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