"The ACT Party says it will allow builders to opt out of council building consents to improve the supply, quality and cost of housing."

But a law made for cowboy builders will not lead to better quality homes. Which insurers will underwrite Seymour's unconsented houses? Would banks even offer mortgages on them?

The man's a libertarian loon.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300967812/act-proposes-to-allow-builders-to-opt-out-of-council-building-consents

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ACT proposes to allow builders to opt out of council building consents

Party leader David Seymour said the policy was needed to increase supply, and building insurance could be used as an alternative.

Stuff