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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

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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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The changing of the guard in the Beehive

Simon Bridges says there is a sense of momentum in the lead-up to Christmas.

Brent Edwards Mon, 27 Nov 2023

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Act confident better regulations will improve lives

But setting up new Ministry of Regulation will take several months at least.

Brent Edwards Mon, 27 Nov 2023

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New faces and old hands in ministerial line-up

Compromises appear to have been made to accommodate all parties in the Cabinet.

Brent Edwards Fri, 24 Nov 2023

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National gets its tax cut plan but with modifications

Tax cuts will come into effect next July as income tax thresholds rise.

Brent Edwards Fri, 24 Nov 2023

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Seymour and Peters to share Deputy PM role

The new Government has been announced, with the 20-strong Cabinet having 14 National ministers and three each from Act and New Zealand First.

Brent Edwards Fri, 24 Nov 2023

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‘Really excited’: new government poised to move into the Beehive

Respective parties are ratifying the coalition agreements this evening.

Brent Edwards Thu, 23 Nov 2023

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Coalition’s challenge to boost relationship with local govt

Local councils have been marginalised by successive governments, but some policies could work, says infrastructure lobby group.

Brent Edwards Wed, 22 Nov 2023

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Energy and mining policy on the agenda in coalition talks

The party leaders are now talking about ministerial positions in the new Government.

Brent Edwards Tue, 21 Nov 2023

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US economic framework ‘disappointing and very frustrating’

US trade access unlikely to open, commentators say, as it could not even deliver on its own commitment to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Brent Edwards Tue, 21 Nov 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

The changing of the guard in the Beehive

Act confident better regulations will improve lives

New faces and old hands in ministerial line-up

National gets its tax cut plan but with modifications

Seymour and Peters to share Deputy PM role

‘Really excited’: new government poised to move into the Beehive

Coalition’s challenge to boost relationship with local govt

Energy and mining policy on the agenda in coalition talks

US economic framework ‘disappointing and very frustrating’

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