Opening the Door: New Compliance Pathways for Overseas Building Products
How the latest Building Act amendments will make it easier for international products to be accepted in Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction system
24th Oct, 2025
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The Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Act introduces new compliance pathways that simplify how overseas building products can be approved for use in New Zealand. The reforms aim to reduce barriers to high-quality products, increase market competition, and give designers and consent authorities greater confidence in specifying and approving innovative materials.