BEEHIVE TO BUSINESS WITH HON. CHRIS PENK
New Zealand’s productivity challenge was the focus, with Minister the Honourable Chris Penk outlining the government’s comprehensive reform agenda at our recent Wellington Chamber of Commerce Beehive to Business breakfast.
This wide-ranging session provided the government’s approach to:
- Unlocking construction productivity through responsible builder schemes and building product liberalisation
- Reducing red tape burden on New Zealand’s 594,000 small businesses, particularly around employment relations
- Reforming earthquake-prone building regulations with risk-proportionate approaches for different regions and building types
- Maximising Crown land value through expanded uses beyond traditional pastoral activities
Minister Penk detailed specific legislative timelines across his four portfolios, positioning regulatory efficiency as central to economic growth while acknowledging the productivity crisis facing key sectors unchanged since 1984.
Explore the full details, policy timelines, and practical actions your organisation can take to prepare for these regulatory changes, whether through building certification preparation, compliance planning, or investment strategies aligned with the government’s reform agenda.
About the Experts
Honourable Chris Penk oversees four portfolios that directly impact New Zealand’s construction and manufacturing sectors. His government is introducing trusted builder schemes to streamline consent processes and reviewing compliance requirements for the country’s 594,000 small businesses. A former Navy officer and property lawyer, Minister Penk brings practical experience to policy areas that affect how businesses operate across these key sectors.
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Allen + Clarke's Key Takeaways for Business Leaders
Get our key takeaways from Minister Penk's address, including our suggestions on what you can do next.Coming up
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