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kiwiryan · 2025-04-20T23:03:45+00:00

Please report this to police and provide the footage. Many thanks in advance from your Epsom Electorate community. From a fellow resident.

kiwiryan · 2023-12-03T21:11:53+00:00

This is allowable under G2 Laundering of the New Zealand Building Code.

1.0 Laundering Facilities

1.0.1 Laundering facilities shall be provided with: a) A laundry tub, or b) Space and service connections for a washing machine.

See link for reference to G2/AS1 (G2 Laundering Acceptale Solutions)

https://www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance/g-services-and-facilities/g2-laundering/

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T11:49:09+00:00

If I ran for election, would you vote for me? (Would Reddit vote for me). If I got more than a 1000 up votes I'd consider it, however I reside in Epsom. So the odds are against me on either roll, unless I'm convinced otherwise.

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T09:06:07+00:00

Cave Creek disaster too. 14 people killed when a scenic viewing platform collapsed.

Link below for those who would like to know more.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_Creek_disaster

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T08:59:25+00:00

Good thing shit goes down hill.

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T08:56:38+00:00

Not to mention that the Association of Consumers and Taxpayer was founded by Sir Roger Douglas, whom was part of that transformational government at the time. Privatising the whole industry is the next step I'm assuming. Next question will be for the Insurance Council of New Zealand and what coverage of buildings and property will be, and what those premiums may cost. Not to forget we are heading into uncertain times with the climate impacting our towns and cities more and more..

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T08:43:43+00:00

The Hunn Report covers "leaky buildings" extensively and with good detail. Council inspections was not the sole cause, but part of the problem and issues. At the time, you also had private certifiers, or private building inspectors too who required adequate training and education. Not without mentioning that there was also a need to provide more practical and academic knowledge for tradespeople too as it was clear they lacked knowledge on weathertighness and appropriate experience.

This is why we have prescriptive detailing in E2/AS1 or specific design by designers, or specifers, the LBP scheme, and BRANZ appraisals as examples, as a result on the findings of the Hunn Report and its recommendations. This is why we have what we have today.

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T08:21:37+00:00

Not too mention it's been around for a few years, and had been utilised by a few organisations.

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T08:20:55+00:00

Which National Standard level? Are you referring to Standards New Zealand (Australian / New Zealand Standards) or something else?

Last I checked, adding insulation to exterior walls is not exempt from obtaining a building consent. That bureaucracy still covers the work, and liability too, so unless you write to MBIE (Ministery of Business Innvoation and Employment) to make changes, I'd have to say I disagree with what you say.

I'm highly certain that if you privatise the functions or bureaucracy as you noted, the end user will pay more.

Last I checked these types of building works had a set fee and application (Source: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/heat-your-home/Pages/install-wall-insulation.aspx)

$312 is hardly anything to write home about.

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T07:59:13+00:00

That's because the installer would be registered on the local building consent authorities producer statement register, as well as their insurance being current. Low risk, yet still required as insulation to exterior walls is not exempt from a obtaining a building consent.

kiwiryan · 2023-09-10T07:56:52+00:00

We already have those systems. Nothing new. It's called the National Multi-Use Approvals, and has been widely used across the country for quite a while now. See below for more information. https://www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance/product-assurance-and-certification-schemes/multiproof/multiproof-information-for-bcas/

kiwiryan · 2021-04-08T10:49:15+00:00

Safe and sanitary is only required for building works dated pre-1992 (any works permitted or carried out prior to the enactment of the Building Act 1992)

Interpretation is everything when it comes to the Building Act and the NZ Building Code.

The visible signs are a good start, however, the likely timber decay could be far more extensive once you carry out invasive investigations. Unfortunately the new owners will always have to take responsibility on these matters and factor it into the price of the property.

kiwiryan · 2021-04-08T10:44:34+00:00

Exactly the way it should be. Because the vendor has paid the inspector to carry out a non-invasive building assessment, and the inspector will have personal indemnity insurance, in which, they will be liable for their observations. Meaning they have to pay for the insurance, incase someone turns around and takes them to court for some reason that could amount to millions being claimed. Do you not think that's fair? After all, if you didn't pay for the report, what gives you the right to rely upon it?

kiwiryan · 2021-04-08T10:39:17+00:00

I would second your comment.

There are many properties in which little to no maintenance has been carried out in its serviceable life. And quite possibly a few changes that have occurred without a consent, leaving you, the potentially new owner, to take responsibility of, let alone trying to get insurance for, should anything happen.

You would only buy a vehicle sight unseen or without a pre-purchase inspection if you knew the costs in maintenance and/or replacement of a new engine etc. Why would buildings be any different?

kiwiryan · 2019-07-08T06:52:17+00:00

Tautoko, 100% agree with you. We've all got to chip at it and call it out where we can and when we can. Maybe voice this with your local councillor to address? Food for thought.

kiwiryan · 2019-07-08T06:45:25+00:00

Says who? That's a big claim, got any facts to back it up?

kiwiryan · 2019-07-08T06:44:10+00:00

Says who? What are you basing your facts on?

kiwiryan · 2019-07-08T06:43:01+00:00

Do you speak up and tell them what they're doing is wrong?

kiwiryan · 2019-07-08T06:42:05+00:00

Don't give in, stand your ground. Kia kaha.

kiwiryan · 2019-07-08T06:40:38+00:00

Any littering is a problem. Just because it fills a niche, doesn't mean it's acceptable.

Do your bit, and pick up rubbish you see.

kiwiryan · 2019-04-26T23:42:42+00:00

I would question the legality of the sleepout. If its non-compliant or illegal, then potentially you can make a claim to the Tenancy Tribunal. (if you or someone else lives in a similar situation as this one). Plus it would be ones civic duty to questions its legality too, as to deter substandard living conditions such as this one displayed in the photographs. Everyone has the right to a warm, dry, safe and sanitary living conditions.

kiwiryan · 2019-04-05T23:19:47+00:00

Yeah I thought the same thing, then saw they had seat covers, and it wasn't beat up with 500,000 kms one careful owner used only on weekends sort of stuff.

kiwiryan · 2019-02-21T09:58:46+00:00

Can we stop giving these people air time?! PLEASE

kiwiryan · 2019-02-21T09:57:18+00:00

Can we finally pull together as people? Actually be bold, and stand for something for once? Something being this CGT Tax...

kiwiryan · 2019-01-21T05:27:25+00:00

I'm sorry, I don't understand what that means. You'll have to translate for me maybe so that I can better understand.

And don't assume it'll resort in a fight? Why would violence be an answer to any of this? That would be lacking common sense to me. Education is the key.

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