New plumbing products on shelves

The first tranche of overseas building products has been approved for use in New Zealand following a law change to expand access, bringing more than 90,000 products onto the market.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the reputable certification scheme WaterMark, which guarantees plumbing products are suitable for use in Australia, has been recognised as an endorsed standard in New Zealand.

“That means it’s now easier for Kiwi tradies, businesses, renovators and homeowners to choose from tens of thousands more tapware, water service products, sanitary drainage and stormwater drainage products already widely used across the ditch,” Penk says. “Increasing access to building materials will boost competition and put downward pressure on costs while also strengthening supply chain resilience so builders are not left short of essential products during times of high demand or disruption.”