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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill
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The key purpose of this omnibus bill is to speed up the consenting process for, and building of, houses in New Zealand by reducing the number of inspections that must be completed for plumbing and drainlaying work.MP in charge
Hon Chris PenkCommittee
Transport and Infrastructure
Bill No.221-3
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
Details
Assented on 01 Jun 2026
Act: Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Act 2026
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Chris Penk Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 221-3 Introduction: 10 Nov 2025 First reading agreed: 18 Nov 2025 Referred to: Transport and Infrastructure Submissions due: 07 Jan 2026 Select Committee Report(s): Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill - 18 Mar 2026 Second reading agreed: 23 Apr 2026 Committee of the whole House concluded: 26 May 2026 Third reading agreed: 27 May 2026 Royal assent: 01 Jun 2026 Act: Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Act 2026