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Changes to rigid insulation standards are predicted to cut new-build costs by an average of $15 thousand.
They'll give more flex to requirements in the building code by the end of the year, in a bid to cut down rising construction costs.
The Government's also looking to make the Far North a separate 'climate zone', stating the region鈥檚 warmer climate allows for a more tailored approach.
Far North District Councillor Felicity Foy told Ryan Bridge current rules add a significant chunk to building costs.
She says the difference in cost between double glazing and low-E glass is significant.
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