23 Jan 2025
Learn about the work underway to ensure Government decisions and regulatory changes consider the impacts on your profession.
Several Government consultations are open and Engineering New Zealand is working to make submissions on behalf of the profession.
- MBIE is seeking feedback on the H1 Energy Efficiency standards, specifically relating to insulation settings and how to improve flexibility of energy efficiency building designs. Submissions close 28 February – submit your feedback direct to MBIE or contact us by 14 February to be part of our submission.
- Submissions are open on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill. The changes proposed are designed to enable renewable energy and infrastructure delivery, unlock housing development capacity and support primary sector growth. Submissions close 10 February – provide feedback direct to the Select Committee or contact us by 31 January to be part of our submission.
- The Local Government (Water Services) Bill has been introduced, relating to the new water services delivery system and changes to various related regulatory frameworks. Engineering New Zealand is developing its submission in consultation with Water New Zealand. There are some interesting changes in the Bill on infrastructure design solutions and National Engineering Design Standards – we’ll seek to play a role in their development. Submissions close 23 February – submit direct to the Select Committee or contact us by 6 February to be part of our submission.
Add your voice to these discussions and be part of the advocacy efforts for the engineering profession. To learn more and contribute, visit our advocacy page or email us at advocacy@engineeringnz.org
