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Govt outlines biggest overhaul of building consents in 21 years

Changes aimed at removing ‘system blockages’ will consolidate local authority consent functions and scrap ‘joint and several liability’ system.

Brent Melville and Nicholas Pointon Mon, 18 Aug 2025

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Appeal Court overturns negligence ruling against Grimshaws

Property

Petition claims Auckland Council consent fees are illegal

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Council rejigs spending plan by $1.4b, adjusts DC rates

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The Government’s plan to simplify the building consent process

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Chris Penk's next step: self certifying tradies

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Minister keen to rehabilitate mining’s image

Shane Jones also wants to ensure regulatory environment gives investors certainty.

Brent Edwards Tue, 19 Dec 2023

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International Business Forum's trade wish list

Trade Minister Todd McClay heads to India today: expanding trade should be top priority of the Government's trade policy.

Brent Edwards Mon, 18 Dec 2023

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New hospitality minister has been on both sides of the bar

Matt Doocey says it is a real privilege to be the first Minister for Hospitality.

Brent Edwards Mon, 18 Dec 2023

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Dip in farm exports but farmers less pessimistic

Farmer sentiment has rebounded from previous historic low.

Brent Edwards Thu, 14 Dec 2023

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Cook Strait ferry project dumped as costs rise

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the cost has quadrupled.

Brent Edwards Wed, 13 Dec 2023

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Damning A-G report on Government infrastructure programmes

Process for making decisions on investments was not rigorous enough, the Auditor-General said.

Brent Edwards Wed, 13 Dec 2023

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Christchurch Council rejects reform of business holdings

Opponents of proposal put forward by Christchurch City Holdings edge vote at lively council meeting.

Tim Hunter Wed, 13 Dec 2023

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Christchurch council to debate more ‘flexible’ asset portfolio

City’s holding company has recommended allowing partial sell-down of business assets to fund $350m liquid portfolio of listed securities.

NBR Staff Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins labels Government’s start shambolic

But PM says the Government is ready to go to work.

Brent Edwards Wed, 06 Dec 2023

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Govt outlines biggest overhaul of building consents in 21 years

Appeal Court overturns negligence ruling against Grimshaws

Petition claims Auckland Council consent fees are illegal

Council rejigs spending plan by $1.4b, adjusts DC rates

The Government’s plan to simplify the building consent process

Chris Penk's next step: self certifying tradies

Minister keen to rehabilitate mining’s image

International Business Forum's trade wish list

New hospitality minister has been on both sides of the bar

Dip in farm exports but farmers less pessimistic

Cook Strait ferry project dumped as costs rise

Damning A-G report on Government infrastructure programmes

Christchurch Council rejects reform of business holdings

Christchurch council to debate more ‘flexible’ asset portfolio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins labels Government’s start shambolic

‘We’ve put a line in the sand’: Rockit downgrades guidance

Fletcher Building reports record loss

MBIE U-turn on proposed changes to KiwiSaver

Featured Rich Listers: McGuinness family

SkyCity capital raise ‘a terrible decision’ – shareholder

Jones defiant in face of fisheries reform backlash

Member of wealthy family jailed today keeps name secret

KiwiRail wrap-up of iReX ferry project will cost $671m

Buyers still ruling the roost, real estate losses at 11-year high

Crown infrastructure agency struggling for work

Name suppression appeal considered over wealthy family member

The fuzzy financials of Du Val’s $50m mortgage fund