The Government has confirmed it plans to roll back insulation standards amid concern about cost blowouts for new builds.

The current standards, introduced in May 2023, have been estimated to save homes over 40 percent on heating.

AUT construction professor John Tookey is sceptical about this idea.

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The Government has confirmed it plans to roll back insulation standards amid concern about cost blowouts for new builds.
The current standards, introduced in May 2023, have been estimated to save homes over 40 percent on heating.
AUT construction professor John Tookey is sceptical about this idea.
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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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John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the Government's plan to roll back insulation standards

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Did Luxon do the right thing in calling the leadership vote? Do we think he's safe in his seat for now? What about after the election? 

Shane Jones' infamous 'butter chicken' comments - what do we make of this? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Did Luxon do the right thing in calling the leadership vote? Do we think he's safe in his seat for now? What about after the election?&nbsp;
Shane Jones' infamous 'butter chicken' comments - what do we make of this?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Do we think Luxon's safe in his seat?

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Chris Luxon has survived a confidence vote he initiated among his Caucus today, after speculation there's been dissatisfaction.

National MPs aren't revealing details of the vote - or how many supported Luxon.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. 

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Chris Luxon has survived a confidence vote he initiated among his Caucus today, after speculation there's been dissatisfaction.
National MPs aren't revealing details of the vote - or how many supported Luxon.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the conclusion of the Luxon saga

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The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion has revealed business confidence has taken a hit for the March quarter.

Only a net 1 percent of firms expect better general economic conditions over the coming months on a seasonally adjusted basis.

EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says people were expecting the economy to get better - and this conflict put an economic 'handbrake' on recovery. 

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The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion has revealed business confidence has taken a hit for the March quarter.
Only a net 1 percent of firms expect better general economic conditions over the coming months on a seasonally adjusted basis.
EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says people were expecting the economy to get better - and this conflict put an economic 'handbrake' on recovery.&nbsp;
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Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwi businesses raising concerns over the war in Iran

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John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the Government's plan to roll back insulation standards

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