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flag New Zealand allows plumbers and drainlayers to self-certify low-risk home work, reducing delays and costs.

flag New Zealand’s Parliament has passed the first reading of legislation allowing qualified plumbers and drainlayers to self-certify low-risk residential work, aiming to reduce delays and costs in the building consent process. flag The move aligns them with electricians and gasfitters, who already have self-certification rights, and is voluntary, limited to routine projects. flag A second bill strengthens oversight by giving the Licensed Building Practitioners Registrar enhanced disciplinary powers, requiring public disclosure of suspended practitioners, and introducing Codes of Ethics. flag Both bills aim to support skilled tradespeople, reduce red tape, and improve trust in the construction sector. flag A similar self-certification bill for building companies is expected in 2026.

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