Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.
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Coromandel property values see steep rise
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Bay of Plenty housing: Bishop rejects panel's recommendations
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10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the first
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