Recent changes to building regulations are helping open the door to new solutions, reshaping how materials are specified and approved in New Zealand, making it easier to use products that meet recognised standards.
At a recent Building and Construction trade expo, this shift was front and centre, with Porta representatives speaking directly with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk about the role of proven building products in supporting the industry.
STRUCTAflor™ YELLOWtongue™ is now available in New Zealand, bringing more than 50 years of proven performance to support an industry focused on improving efficiency, reducing costs and delivering more homes.
The conversation with government leaders reflects a broader focus across the sector. There is a clear priority to make building in New Zealand faster, more accessible and more cost-effective, while maintaining confidence in quality and compliance.
As the Prime Minister noted:
“It means lower costs for New Zealanders, it means faster builds and it means providing jobs for our country.”
Legislative changes are helping enable this shift by recognising building materials that have already been tested and proven in comparable markets.
For builders, specifiers and suppliers, these changes provide a more practical and predictable approach to product selection.
Products that meet recognised standards can now move through the building consent process with greater certainty. STRUCTAflor™ YELLOWtongue™ is CodeMark certified for use in New Zealand, providing an additional level of assurance that it meets Building Code requirements and can be specified with confidence. This reduces duplication, lowers risk and helps projects progress more efficiently.
There is also a growing focus on building materials that are proven to perform over time, supporting better long-term building outcomes.
STRUCTAflor™ YELLOWtongue™ is an engineered particleboard flooring solution that has been used across Australian construction for more than five decades.
Manufactured to AS/NZS 1860.1 Particle board flooring – Class 1, it is designed to deliver consistent performance across a wide range of residential and commercial builds.
With more than 250,000 sheets produced each month in Australia, it has been widely used across volume housing and large-scale projects.
More than 50 percent of the raw material used in STRUCTAflor® YELLOWtongue® is sourced from recycled timber, supporting a more sustainable approach to manufacturing.
It is now available to support builders, suppliers and specifiers across New Zealand.
Porta’s approach in New Zealand goes beyond product supply. The focus is on supporting the industry locally and contributing to its long-term capability. With more than $2 million already committed to local investment, this includes infrastructure, vehicles, branches and building a team on the ground.
This includes:
Backed by one of Australia’s largest building product manufacturers, Porta brings both scale and capability while maintaining a strong focus on local support.
A recent example is the installation of a $500,000 container unloader, helping improve handling efficiency and turnaround times across the supply chain.
As Greg Muir, Technical and Sales Manager at Porta, explains:
“We don’t want to just ship to New Zealand, we want to support New Zealand.”
For those working across the building supply chain, the benefits are practical.
For builders
For distributors and merchants
For specifiers and designers
STRUCTAflor™ YELLOWtongue™ brings together proven performance, recognised standards and local investment.
It is a practical solution for an industry focused on delivering more efficient, reliable and cost-effective building outcomes.