Last day for insulation changes submissions

28th February 2025 By Staff Reporter | news@propertyticker.co.nz | @propertyticker

Submissions close at 5pm today on changes to the Building Code requirements for insulation in homes and other buildings.

The government is proposing improvements to the Building Code’s insulation settings, which are covered under a clause called ‘H1 Energy Efficiency’.

The improvements are to see if there are ways to allow for more flexibility of building designs to reduce upfront costs and increase energy efficiency.

The consultation document can be read here and submissions can be sent here.