There is potential for 67 building consent authorities to be replaced as the Government considers major reform of the system.

Despite there being just one building code, different regional interpretations are creating inconsistencies across the country.

Reform would see the process streamlined to reduce inconsistencies, costs, and delays.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk tells Heather du Plessis-Allan when considering the changes, the Government is considering how to avoid lowering quality.

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