Part two: Current Consultations.
This is the Office's email update of 5 June 2008.
07: Backcountry huts 23 June 2008.
The Department of Building and Housing is seeking comments on proposals to change the New Zealand Building Code to simplify consenting for Department of Conservation (DoC) backcountry huts.
DoC manages almost 1,000 backcountry huts . They have been used by generations of domestic and foreign visitors alike, and are a major part of New Zealand’s cultural identity. Many backcountry huts will be due for replacement in the next few years.
Under the proposals, backcountry huts would not need to have smoke alarms, potable water supply, artificial lighting, and ramps and accessible toilets for wheelchair users.
The closing date for comments is 23 June 2008.
For more information:
contact: Bruce Klein, Senior Advisor – Building Standards, Department of Building and Housing
Postal: Level 6, 86 Custom House Quay, PO Box 10-729, Wellington, New Zealand
Phone: 04 470 0260
Fax: FAX: 04 494 0290
website: http://www.dbh.govt.nz/backcountry-huts
08: New Zealand Parliamentary Select Committee submissions.
A list of select committees seeking public submissions can be found online at:
http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/SC/SubmCalled/