MBIE’s determination process termed a ‘black hole’
MBIE is required to issue building determinations within 60 working days but an OIA release shows applications have been open for an average of 516 days.
What’s at stake: MBIE is required to issue building determinations within 60 working days but an OIA release shows applications have been open for an average of 516 days.
Background: Building determinations are legally binding rulings made by MBIE in disputes over building work outlined in the Building Act.
Main players: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Steve Pearce, Susie Campbell, Nathan Speir, Steffan Thomas, Tauranga City Council, Wellington City Council, Auckland City Council, Christchurch City Council.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is taking eight times longer than it should to issue a building determination, according to figures released to NBR under the Official Information Act.
Building determinations are legally binding rulings made by MBIE that relate to disputes over
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Key points
What’s at stake: MBIE is required to issue building determinations within 60 working days but an OIA release shows applications have been open for an average of 516 days.
Background: Building determinations are legally binding rulings made by MBIE in disputes over building work outlined in the Building Act.
Main players: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Steve Pearce, Susie Campbell, Nathan Speir, Steffan Thomas, Tauranga City Council, Wellington City Council, Auckland City Council, Christchurch City Council.
