Why does it take so long to build anything in New Zealand?

A project that takes a few years to construct can take far longer just to get approved. In this video, we look at the hidden bottleneck slowing down roads, housing, wind farms, and other major infrastructure: the approval system itself. From the RMA to consultation, hearings, reviews, and appeals, the real challenge often has nothing to do with engineering. It's whether institutions can make decisions fast enough to let anything get built.