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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 02 Jun 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

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.
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MP in charge
Hon Chris Penk
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 01 Jun 2026

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Act: Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Act 2026

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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