11. PAUL QUINN (National) Link to this
to the Minister for Building and Construction
What reports has he received on reaction to the Government’s proposed leaky homes package?
Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON (Minister for Building and Construction) Link to this
Very, very good news, actually! Three of the key, most affected local authorities—that is, Wellington City Council, Waitakere City Council, and North Shore City Council—last night all voted unanimously to support the Government’s leaky home package. Together, these three local authorities account for 31 percent of the total houses affected. Another two major councils affected will be voting tonight.
Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON Link to this
It is fantastic news, again. There has been a huge number of inquiries to the Weathertight Homes Tribunal and the Department of Building and Housing. Eighteen new weathertightness claims have been lodged already, from 103 homeowners, in the 10 days since the announcement, which is more than the total number of claims received during the entire month of April, and there have been 300 inquiries from existing claimants about changing their applications. The good news just keeps on coming.