Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government’s final-quarter plan is about “a lot more yes and a lot less no”, aiming to get more projects off the ground and boost growth across New Zealand.

The Q4 Action Plan outlines 33 actions to rebuild the economy, restore law and order, and deliver better public services.

Key moves include replacing the Resource Management Act to speed up construction and introducing new rules so small structures, like granny flats up to 70 square metres, can be built without consent.

There’s also a push to modernise how infrastructure and housing are financed, along with a new loan guarantee scheme to help community housing providers reduce borrowing costs.

For the Hibiscus Coast, these changes could mean faster progress on housing developments and transport projects, easing pressure from ongoing population growth and long commutes.

The plan also introduces a fast lane for supermarket developments to lift competition, earthquake-prone building reforms expected to save $8.2 billion, and steps towards smarter road pricing in major cities.

Luxon says these measures will help Kiwis “build things, grow their businesses, employ more people and contribute to a stronger economic future.”

Progress has been strong so far, with 26 of 28 actions from the Q3 2025 plan completed and two partially finished.

The last tasks involve Cabinet decisions to approve rules for open banking and work on laws to make foreign interference a crime and toughen espionage laws.

If the “yes” mindset takes hold, Coasties could see real benefits through quicker builds, new jobs, and more investment flowing into local communities.

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