'Trusted' builders to certify their own work

'Trusted' builders to certify their own work
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Building Minister Chris Penk are making changes to speed up house building. (Image: NZME)
Maria Slade
Trusted builders and tradespeople will be able to sign off their own work, in the latest initiative from the Government to speed up house building.The move would result in around 3,000 homes being built each year without delays from approvals or inspections, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk said.The Government is also setting a mandatory target to tackle building inspection wait times, requiring building consent authorities (BCAs) to complete 80% of inspections within three working days."Making it easier and more affordable to...

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