Luxon Faces Questions After Building Products Announcement

Luxon faces questions after building products announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will face questions this morning after the Government announced a boost for builders - loosening restrictions on...

More overseas building materials to be let in

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. Photo: RNZ The government hopes opening up the ability for building companies to buy more overseas material will cut down the price of construction.

Government looks to allow more overseas materials in bid to bring down building costs

A new building product specifications document will be released on Monday.

Overseas Products To Make It Cheaper To Build

Quality overseas building products have been given the green light for New Zealand construction, ending costly monopolies on a small number of products that are currently used in New Zealand, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.