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.  

LISTEN ABOVE. 

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;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on building decisions delayed

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