60124 (2024). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction

60124 (2024). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction: What specific evidence or data did the Minister rely on when citing that the new insulation standards were adding $40,000-50,000 to the cost of building houses?

Hon Chris Penk: No decisions have been made yet, officials are currently working through a review of the real-world costs of implementing the standards. I refer the member to my answer to Oral Question No. 7 on 24 July 2024 found here: https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/hansard-debates/rhr/document/HansS_20240724_051000000/7-question-no-7-building-and-construction