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Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting

Building Research Association of New Zealand Inc. Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting.
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Why long-term building research is at risk

The proposed repeal of the Building Research Levy Act promises modernisation and efficiency, but beneath the surface lies significant risk.
: Participants gather on stage at the conclusion of the 2026 BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge.

2026 ArchEngBuild Challenge

Top students pitch solutions to housing challenge

Building change must safeguard a system that protects the public-good

New Zealand’s building and construction sector is currently facing a structural upheaval that has largely flown under the radar of the average homeowner.
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BRANZ’s new website

We’ve rebuilt the BRANZ website — bringing everything together in one place, with simpler navigation and improved search.
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The invisible system behind building safety — and what’s at risk

Much of what keeps New Zealand’s buildings safe isn’t visible.

Kiwi homes are warmer than two decades ago, but we're still sleeping in the cold

New research from BRANZ shows homes are warmer in winter than in the early 2000s, but many bedrooms still fall below recommended temperatures overnight.

The silent majority speaks - Why industry leaders are questioning the Building Research Levy Act repeal

From engineers to insurers, builders to iwi, a silent majority of New Zealand’s construction sector is united in concern about the government’s plan to repeal the Building Research Levy Act.

2026: Timeline of proposed changes to the Building Research Levy

For almost 60 years, the Building Research Levy has supported independent building research in New Zealand. BRANZ opposes the proposal to repeal the Act that underpins it.

Building reform’s quiet risk

New Zealand’s building and construction sector is entering its biggest shake up in decades.

Early signs of sustained recovery as long-term outlook for New Zealand

After a prolonged period of subdued demand, new data from BRANZ Build Insights tool points to a sustained recovery in building activity and a strengthening long-term pipeline for New Zealand’s construction sector.

$11.5 million building research boost to make Kiwi homes smarter

From low-cost granny flat designs to AI-powered tools, 22 new projects will share $11.5 million in Building Research Levy funding, driving innovation and affordability for New Zealand’s buildings.
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