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11 November, 2009

Faster, Cheaper Building Consents On the Way

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says the introduction of the National Multiple-Use Approval service meets the Government's promise to cut red tape and to reduce compliance costs in the building sector.

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31 August, 2009

Leaky Homes

Today I met again with the Auckland, Wellington, North Shore, Tauranga, Christchurch and Waitakere Mayors to further our discussions on finding a solution to the leaky homes issue. They represent the six most affected Councils.

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27 August, 2009

Changes to cut red tape and improve building quality

Consumers will have greater confidence in the competence of builders and so the quality of new homes under a package of measures unveiled today.

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17 August, 2009

Leaky Homes

Today I met with the Mayors of Auckland, Wellington, North Shore, Tauranga, Christchurch and Waitakere to discuss the leaky homes issue. These Mayors represent the six most affected Councils.

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29 July, 2009

Streamlined building law under way

A Bill which will speed-up the building consent process and reduce costs, is set to become law after completing its passage through Parliament.

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24 July, 2009

Building and Construction Sector Taskforce reports

The Minister for Building and Construction, Maurice Williamson, has welcomed the release of the Building and Construction Sector Taskforce reports at the Building and Construction Sector Forum in Auckland today.

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3 July, 2009

Appointments to Electrical Workers Registration Board

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced four appointments to the Electrical Workers Registration Board.

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31 March, 2009

Starter home design winners announced

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says a nationwide design competition for ‘starter homes’ “shows that innovative and affordable homes are a realistic option for New Zealanders”.

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10 March, 2009

Government takes first steps to streamline the Building Act

A Bill that takes some useful steps to streamline the building consent process received its first reading in Parliament today.

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19 December, 2008

Investigation into timber allegations – update

"I have received a report on the investigation into allegations concerning the use of non load-bearing timber for trusses and frames," says Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson.

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16 December, 2008

Briefings to Incoming Minister Released (Hon Maurice Williamson)

The Minister for Building and Construction, Customs, Small Business, and Statistics, Maurice Williamson, has today released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.

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4 December, 2008

Statement on under-strength timber allegations

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has called for an investigation into allegations surrounding the use of under-strength timber in some buildings.

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