Colliers defends KiwiBuild as 'far from a colossal failure'

Colliers defends KiwiBuild as 'far from a colossal failure'
Jenny Ruth
By Jenny Ruth Sept. 20 (BusinessDesk) - KiwiBuild is "far from the colossal failure its political opponents have portrayed it to be," says prominent real estate agent Colliers. Its residential projects director, Pete Evans, says the construction industry needed time to adjust to KiwiBuild's requirements and development projects take at least 12 months to be planned, designed and consented, let alone built. "KiwiBuild has been an easy target for opponents looking to notch up political points. But while it's true the policy over-promised...

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