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Cutting building products red tape not about reducing standards

Overseas standards must be the equivalent of or better than New Zealand's, Minister Chris Penk stresses.

WATCH: Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk speaks with Brent Edwards.

Brent Edwards Thu, 04 Apr 2024

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is confident changes to the way building products are approved will cut costs.

The Coalition Government is going to amend the Building Act so products from trusted overseas jurisdictions will be automatically recognised, building consent authorities will

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