The government is seeking consultation on insulation standards. Again.

Jason Quinn has waded through the details and provided a handy summary. Check it out, and get your submission in by 28 February 2025.

The government has released New Zealand's second emission reduction plan and it does mention building and construction.

Elrond Burrell shared his thoughts.

View the ERP 2 at https://environment.govt.nz/publications/second-emissions-reduction-plan-at-a-glance/

Follow Elrond on LinkedIn and read his review of ERP at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/erp2-building-construction-what-impact-have-elrond-burrell-6ztjc/

I'm now on Bluesky @kakarikicastle.bsky.social

I'm joined again by Sharon Robinson and Glenn Harley for a chat about the possibility of builder self-certification and MBIE's updated weather files.

Wao Summit 2024 is happening next week, 29th October - 2nd November.
Speakers include John Bell, Monique Kelly, Dr. Jim Salinger, Alec Tang, Jane Lloyd, Dr. Greg Bodeker, Sam Gibson, Paul Spoonley and more!
Tickets and information https://www.wao.co.nz/summit2024

I caught up with Glenn Harley and Joseph Lyth to talk about the recent Passive House conference in Wellington, and other building issues in Aotearoa.