The building consents process is taking too long, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has said. 

Applications are supposed to be processed within 20 working days, but numbers out today show 66% of the time it takes longer than that. 

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk talks to Ryan Bridge about what needs to change.  

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The building consents process is taking too long, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has said.&nbsp;
Applications are supposed to be processed within 20 working days, but numbers out today show 66% of the time it takes longer than that.&nbsp;
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk talks to Ryan Bridge about what needs to change.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on building decisions delayed

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Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with  rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.

The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.

UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises. 

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Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with &nbsp;rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.
The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.
UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the launch of robotaxis in London

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Long-term Government borrowing costs have hit significantly high levels all over the world, and experts are discussing the long-term implications of this.

The US, Japan, Germany and many other countries have reached the highest levels of Government debt in nearly two decades, inspiring economists to coin the term 'debt doom loop'.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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Long-term Government borrowing costs have hit significantly high levels all over the world, and experts are discussing the long-term implications of this.
The US, Japan, Germany and many other countries have reached the highest levels of Government debt in nearly two decades, inspiring economists to coin the term 'debt doom loop'.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the concerns raised over growing Government debts

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The Madagascar ragwort is an invasive and highly toxic pasture weed, and reports show that it's spreading and could pose a threat to farmers.

It was previously thought to have been confined to Northland, but a discovery in the Wairarapa region has prompted concerns.

The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.

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The Madagascar ragwort is an invasive and highly toxic pasture weed, and reports show that it's spreading and could pose a threat to farmers.
It was previously thought to have been confined to Northland, but a discovery in the Wairarapa region has prompted concerns.
The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the recent outbreak of Madagascar ragwort

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Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on building decisions delayed

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