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WEATHERTIGHTNESS DECISION COULD HAVE FAR REACHING IMPLICATIONS

A recent decision of the Court of Appeal could have far-reaching implications for the construction industry, in particular those who carry out weathertightness related repairs.

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CRITICAL STRUCTURAL BUILDING COMPONENTS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE

New ultrasound imaging technology has revealed that critical structural parts of buildings were defective or missing in 1100 of 1200 buildings tested since 2016.

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URGENT REFORM URGED FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Are lowball quotes and slim profit margins the reason for substandard construction? MBIE to release transformative plan for the industry by the end of the year.

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POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL DESIGN ISSUES IN BUILDINGS DESIGNED BY KEVIN O’CONNOR & ASSOCIATES LTD

A report by Beca raises concerns about structural weaknesses in a number of buildings designed by Kevin O’Connor & Associates Limited (KOA). We act for councils in respect of seven buildings designed by the company.

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POTENTIAL FOR CLAIMS AGAINST COUNCILS ARISING OUT OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Council commissioned report into work done by Kevin O’Connor & Associates Limited raises concerns about its structural designs. Please contact us if you have any concerns about the work of this civil engineering firm in your council area. 

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HEANEY & PARTNERS JOIN WITH NZARH

Heaney & Partners are delighted to announce that we are the preferred employment lawyers of the New Zealand Association of Registered Hairdressers.

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HEANEY & PARTNERS PROUD PARTNER OF THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN NETWORK

Heaney & Partners are proud to support the upcoming events of the Inspirational Women Network in Australia and New Zealand.

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TINY HOME OR NOT?

Conflicts between tiny home owners and local authorities have received heavy news coverage, they continue to cause headaches for council enforcement officers and MBIE has been asked to determine whether a steady stream of tiny homes are vehicles or buildings.

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MBIE IDENTIFIES TEN ENGINEERING FLAWS IN CHRISTCHURCH BUILDING

The council has refused to issue a code compliance certificate after a determination by MBIE identified 10 structural aspects of a building in Christchurch that did not comply with the building code.

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NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY POACHING BUILDING OFFICERS FROM COUNCILS

Agency actively recruiting building officers from councils causing strain on councils’ abilities to undertake their existing functions.

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