MinHousing.govt.nz
Title
Department of Building and Housing
Description
To learn more about the work we have planned for the next few years, please refer to our Statement of Intent [PDF: 1.55mb]
Creation of the Department
The Department was established in November 2004. It brings together functions and people working on similar issues but in different departments to better deliver services and policy advice. This includes the transfer of building and housing-related functions from the Ministry of Economic Development, Department of Internal Affairs, and Ministry of Social Development.
be responsible for administration of the new Building Act (including absorbing the functions and employees of the Building Industry Authority) and the occupational licensing regulation associated with the building and housing sector;
Languages
English
