Submissions on Government initiated programmes are one of the ways we ensure the voice of engineers is considered. Engineering New Zealand responds to these proposals by utilising the expertise of our members to help shape Government policy.

We’re following these topics closely and this page will be regularly updated.

We’re also working on other important topics beyond these consultations (such as the long-term engineering skills shortage).

We welcome your input to help shape our responses. If you're interested in getting involved, please get in touch with us at advocacy@engineeringnz.org

Government will soon be seeking feedback on a range of important issues. 

In the next six months most of these issues will be via new draft legislation being introduced to Parliament and the Select Committee will seek comments from the public in the form of submissions. The list includes:

Consultation

Expected due date for consultation

Notes

Consultation Building – proportionate liability and consent authority structure

Expected due date for consultation July 2026

Notes Legislation will be introduced to move to a proportionate liability model. We expect this to include options to enhance the role of private insurance and look at options to reform BCA structure to drive consistency, certainty and efficiency in the building consenting system.

Consultation Science Sector Reforms

Expected due date for consultation 2026

Notes The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system. These changes aim to clarify priorities, lift economic outcomes and harness advanced technology for a more prosperous future.

Consultation University Reforms

Expected due date for consultation 2026

Notes The reform aims to modernise New Zealand’s university sector to better align with national priorities in skills development, research, and innovation.

Consultation Fire Safety Review

Expected due date for consultation 2026

Notes The review aims to ensure that fire safety in the Building Code achieves the purpose and principles of the Building Act 2004.