The Government’s plan to simplify the building consent process
It says it will cut building costs without sacrificing quality, although Labour's local government spokesperson says care must be taken to ensure construction cowboys don’t slip through the cracks.
Simple house construction will soon be able to avoid the lengthy building consenting process.
Approved builders, plumbers, and drainlayers will soon be able to sign off their own work as the Government tries to cut building consent wait times.
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk said the Government was committed to making the building system more efficient and the Cabinet had
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