Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on streamlining building consents process
The Mike Hosking Breakfast - A podcast by Newstalk ZB - Tuesdays
There is potential for 67 building consent authorities to be replaced as the Government considers major reform of the system. Despite there being just one building code, different regional interpretations are creating inconsistencies across the country. Reform would see the process streamlined to reduce inconsistencies, costs, and delays. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk tells Heather du Plessis-Allan when considering the changes, the Government is considering how to avoid lowering quality. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.