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Greens urge urgent action as NZ-born child faces deportation before Christmas

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The Green Party is calling on Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk to urgently intervene in the case of an Auckland family facing the prospect...

Government warned of new leaky building crisis over fake window compliance

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Government is being urged to act swiftly as non-compliant and fraudulently certified windows and doors flood the market, prompting fears of another leaky...

Supreme Court rejects Pascoes’ direct appeal in Mt Messenger Case, directs matter to Court of Appeal

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Supreme Court declines to hear Pascoes’ direct appeal of Mt Messenger High Court decision without the benefit of any views of the Court of...

Shed and sleepout rules relaxed after red tape complaints

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Homeowners will soon face fewer restrictions when building garden sheds, garages, and sleepouts, with the Government moving to ease setback rules by the end...

Government opens door to cheaper overseas building materials to slash housing costs

Daily Telegraph NZ -

From tomorrow, a wide range of building materials — including plasterboard, cladding systems, windows, and external doors — will become easier to use on...

Building consent delays drop as pressure spurs council improvements

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Delays in processing building consents and code compliance certificates have significantly decreased since the Government began publishing council performance data, Building and Construction Minister...

Daman Kumar granted NZ residency

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Daman Kumar, an 18-year-old who faced deportation to India despite having lived in New Zealand his entire life, has been granted residency following a...

Luxon reshuffles cabinet

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Summary of changes made to cabinet announced by PM Christopher Luxon today. Shane Reti: Lost the Health portfolio to Simeon Brown. Gained the new role...

Candace Owens granted entry to New Zealand in ‘victory for free speech’

Daily Telegraph NZ -

US media commentator Candace Owens has been granted entry to New Zealand after Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk overturned Immigration New Zealand’s decision to...

Government launches new ‘underwrite programme’ in effort to boost housing supply

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The government has introduced a new support programme aimed at stabilising the residential construction market during the country’s economic recovery. Announced by Housing Minister Chris...

Building Act changes to ‘streamline’ consent process

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Government is making it easier for minor changes to be made to a building consent so building a home is easier and more...

Changes to building levy will reduce construction costs and red tape – Penk

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The coalition Government is beginning its fight to lower building costs and reduce red tape by exempting minor building work from paying the building...

Building product requirements to improve sector efficiency – Penk

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is welcoming the launch of Building Product Information Requirements, which require manufacturers and suppliers in the construction industry...