New building reforms to mandate home warranties and insurance

Monday 24 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11:30am

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Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced reforms to the Building Act to protect homeowners. The changes will introduce mandatory warranties for building work and insurance requirements for designers to address liability for defective work.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 24 Nov 2025, 11:30am

   Warranties and professional indemnity insurance to become compulsory to prevent home owners from being left out of pocket under new building regime (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 24 Nov 2025, 11:30am

   Building rules overhaul – home warranties, insurance, tougher penalties (opens in new tab)