The latest round of Government reforms of the building consent process is expected to dominate proceedings at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s weekly briefing to media.
The changes to construction regulations come two weeks after ministers announced an easing of planning restrictions around sheds and garages.
In other developments in politics since the last post-Cabinet briefing:
The latest 1News/Verian poll showed Labour surging and Luxon’s popularity hitting a two-year low.
Chlöe Swarbrick was kicked out of Parliament during a debate on Palestine.
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Former PM Jacinda Ardern and Labour leader Chris Hipkins were among high profile figures from the party who declined to appear at the Covid public inquiry.
