Chris Penk
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National proposes to designate a specialist Building Consent Authority for large building projects and wants to allow engineers to sign off some building work without needing council inspection
15th Jul 26, 9:39am
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National proposes to designate a specialist Building Consent Authority for large building projects and wants to allow engineers to sign off some building work without needing council inspection
'There are positive signs that there is potential increased competition coming in' to provide new warranty schemes, MBIE manager says, with interest from Australia
29th Jun 26, 3:47pm
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'There are positive signs that there is potential increased competition coming in' to provide new warranty schemes, MBIE manager says, with interest from Australia
Ministerial reshuffle: Chris Bishop loses Leader of the House, election campaign chair and gains Attorney General, Chris Penk promoted into cabinet
2nd Apr 26, 11:09am
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Ministerial reshuffle: Chris Bishop loses Leader of the House, election campaign chair and gains Attorney General, Chris Penk promoted into cabinet
Government talks up potential of open banking for small and medium sized businesses
1st Apr 26, 11:00am
Government talks up potential of open banking for small and medium sized businesses
Warranties and insurance: Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says temporary suspension proposal 'a precautionary tool to avoid the possibility of disruption to the construction sector'
2nd Feb 26, 9:25am
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Warranties and insurance: Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says temporary suspension proposal 'a precautionary tool to avoid the possibility of disruption to the construction sector'
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $1.2 million to support regions impacted by extreme weather events through mayoral relief funds, says there is a strong case for an independent government inquiry
27th Jan 26, 11:35am
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $1.2 million to support regions impacted by extreme weather events through mayoral relief funds, says there is a strong case for an independent government inquiry
Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else
18th Jan 26, 6:02am
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Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else
From mandatory home warranties to professional indemnity insurance: Building and Construction Minister announces measures ‘to ensure building owners are protected’ as building consent system set to change
24th Nov 25, 11:30am
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From mandatory home warranties to professional indemnity insurance: Building and Construction Minister announces measures ‘to ensure building owners are protected’ as building consent system set to change
‘If it’s one-size-fits-all, you end up boiling the ocean’: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says making earthquake-prone building system more targeted is what’s needed
30th Sep 25, 11:46am
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‘If it’s one-size-fits-all, you end up boiling the ocean’: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says making earthquake-prone building system more targeted is what’s needed
Changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system on the way with plans to remove the New Building Standard ratings as Building and Construction Minister says it’s ‘proven too broad and inconsistent’
29th Sep 25, 2:30pm
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Changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system on the way with plans to remove the New Building Standard ratings as Building and Construction Minister says it’s ‘proven too broad and inconsistent’
‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work
19th Aug 25, 7:06am
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‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work
Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says
18th Aug 25, 4:00pm
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Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says
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The Coalition Government plans to revive a Kiwibuild-style scheme to support housing developments with a Crown guarantee
4th Oct 24, 11:35am
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The Coalition Government plans to revive a Kiwibuild-style scheme to support housing developments with a Crown guarantee
The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again
9th Jul 24, 3:55pm
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The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again