Government Granny Flat Proposal Draws Unprecedented Public Response

A record-breaking 1,970 submissions have been received on the Government’s proposal to simplify the construction of granny flats, announced RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. The initiative, part of the National-NZ First Coalition Agreement, seeks to exempt granny flats up to 60 square metres from resource and building consent […]

Trusted building professionals able to self-certify

The Government is proposing further significant action to reform the building and construction sector to support more affordable homes and a stronger economy, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.   “If we want to grow the economy, lift incomes, create jobs and build more affordable, quality homes we need a construction sector that is firing […]