Engineers work within the wider building system. Councils are accountable for consenting processes in their region and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment regulates the building system.
Occasionally, matters of public interest arise.
Christchurch concerns – Adrian Collis
In October 2024, Christchurch City Council notified owners that properties on which Mr Collis worked may require review. This followed Engineering New Zealand removing Mr Collis from the register of Chartered Professional Engineers for not meeting the required competency standard for ongoing registration.
Nationwide concerns – Jonathan Beau (JB) Hall
In May 2024, Taupō-based engineering technologist Jonathan Beau (JB) Hall of Kodiak Consulting was jailed for forging hundreds of documents that have impacted nearly 1,000 properties and affected 39 councils nationwide.
For engineers, councils and architects
Information and guidance for engineers, councils and architects involved in the review of consented designs.
For owners
Our goal is to help councils provide certainty for owners as soon as we can. Find out more if you own an impacted property.
