Chris Penk
What's missing from new quake plans?
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there.
What's missing from new earthquake plans
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there Audio
Earthquake building standards dumped
The Government's makes sweeping changes to earthquake strengthening standards. Minister Chris Penk goes into the detail. Audio
Government shaking up earthquake strengthening rules
The government is moving to a new risk based approach to earthquake strengthening, saying it will save building owners more than $8.2 billion across New Zealand. It is ditching the New Building… Audio
Government announces changes to building consents
The government has announced it is changing building consent rules and regulations by spreading the liability for defective buildings, away from just councils. Under the new rules each party involved… Audio
Garden shed, garage building rules to be loosened
The government has anounced rule changes for garden sheds, garages and backyard studios. Under the new rules single sheds or building structures under 10 square metres can be as close to your property… Audio
Overseas building products to be easier to access
From Monday, thousands of overseas building products - including plasterboard, cladding, windows, and external doors - will be easier to access. Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk spoke… Audio
Tradies able to sign off own work under new scheme
House builders and tradespeople deemed as "trusted" will be able to sign off their own work under a self-certification scheme to be introduced by the government. Building and construction Minister… Audio
The Niue New Zealand link in the World Wars
Veterans Minister Chris Penk is in Niue to attend Anzac services on the island. Its population is only 4000 but during World War One 150 of its men volunteered to join the New Zealand Expeditionary… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week, Hundreds of thousands are… Audio
Minister on proposed changes to Public Works Act
The government is proposing changes to the Public Works Act - including incentivising payments of up to $150,000 for early land sales. Land Information Minister Chris Penk spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rough year for construction sector as Minister rallies reforms
Job losses, new consents down, companies in liquidation - it's been a rough few years for the construction sector. Audio
Govt to review earthquake prone building regulations
The government has appointed an independent chair and advisory group as part of its review of earthquake prone building regulations. Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk spoke to Corin… Audio
Chris Penk lays foundations for self-certified building scheme
In Focus on Politics this week, RNZ Political Reporter Russell Palmer sits down with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk to nail down some details and his thinking around the government's… Audio
Building professionals will be able to certify own work
Building profesionals will be able to certify some of their own work under a new government scheme aimed at speeding up construction by cutting red tape. Qualified building professionals like… Audio
Nearly 40 boarding houses assessed after loafers lodge fire
The government says 37 boarding houses across the country have been assessed since last year's tragic fire at Loafers Lodge and fire safety recommendations have been completed. Building and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio
