ACT wants to make it easier and cheaper to build homes by removing rules and regulations they see as getting in the way. They have already pushed to allow more overseas building materials into New Zealand to lower construction costs. Their main goal is to replace the current resource management law with a simpler system based on property rights, so people can build more quickly without lengthy compliance processes.
“Opening the door to overseas building products — reforms allowing thousands of high-quality international construction materials to be used in New Zealand, bringing down costs for homes and buildings.”
“Pass a property-rights-based resource management regime to replace the RMA — a rules-based framework where development can proceed quickly provided it does not harm others' property or the environment.”
Summarised neutrally from ACT’s own official policy (as at 2026-06-23) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Housing →
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