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New Zealand's Self-Certification Scheme to Boost Home Construction

4/28/2025

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The New Zealand government has launched a groundbreaking self-certification scheme for building projects, empowering approved firms to validate their own work. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk emphasized that this initiative will slash delays and costs, paving the way for an impressive 3,000 extra homes each year. New inspection targets aim for 80% completion within just three days.

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The New Zealand government has launched a groundbreaking self-certification scheme for building projects, empowering approved firms to validate their own work. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk emphasized that this initiative will slash delays and costs, paving the way for an impressive 3,000 extra homes each year. New inspection targets aim for 80% completion within just three days.