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New Building Laws Shake Up Industry | Auckland News
New laws are forcing builders to cover defects in homes and major renovations for a full year — and that’s just the start. A sweeping overhaul of the Building Act shifts liability away from councils and onto all players, plus a new ten-year structural warranty. The goal? Speed up approvals by easing council fears of future blame. But builders, especially small operators, are sounding the alarm — two-thirds say they can’t afford the insurance, and a third warn they may quit residential building entirely. Industry insiders point to Australia’s successful government-backed warranty model…
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