Government making thousands more building products available in New Zealand

The Government is increasing the number of building products available in New Zealand, including plasterboard, cladding systems, external doors, and windows.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light for construction.

“(This ends) costly monopolies on a small
number of products that are currently used in New Zealand.

“It is 50 per cent more expensive to build a standalone home in New Zealand than in Australia. That is frankly outrageous.”

He made the announcement with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland this afternoon.