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[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 13 points 2 years ago (7 children)

This is the party proposing to remove the building act, that specifies building standards. We don't need building standards in an earthquake prone country, because if the buildings aren't good you won't be able to get insurance so the market makes sure the buildings are still up to scratch. Not making this up.

The only surprising thing about this party is that they have so many supporters. But I fully believe most of their voters have no idea about their policies, and instead are voting for them because people want a change of government and don't like the current National party.

[–] Xcf456@lemmy.nz 6 points 2 years ago

It has form too - this kind of thinking is how we ended up with the leaky building crisis

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