April 1st, 2026

Building Levy

Councils collect the Building Levy and retain a 3% fee to cover administrative costs. Minimal financial impact for councils is expected over the next three years, as the reduction in the fee should be offset by reduced workload.
Building Levy
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MBIE seeks feedback on building consent cost reduction proposals

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is requesting feedback on proposals to lower building consent costs and improve regulatory services using surplus...

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The breakdown of the consents showed a 0.5 percent decrease in stand-alone houses and a more significant 10 percent decline in multi-unit homes, which includes townhouses, apartments, retirement village units, and flats.

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The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.

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