Government making thousands more building products available in New Zealand

Prime Minister attends an Announcement with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. Photo / Dean Purcell

The Government is increasing the number of building products available in New Zealand, including plasterboard, cladding systems, external doors and windows.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk said thousands of overseas building products have been given the green light for construction.

“[This ends] costly monopolies on a small number
of products that are currently used in New Zealand,” Penk said.

“It is 50% more expensive to build a standalone home in New Zealand than in Australia. That is frankly outrageous.”

He made the announcement with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland this afternoon.