Podcasts about consents

Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news all about the state of the world's factories. Globally, manufacturing stabilised in November with a rise in new orders.First up today, there were two factory PMI surveys out for the US for November. Both reported their sector contraction eased noticeably. The widely-watched local ISM version reported that new orders are now back expanding, even if the overall sector isn't. They also found that customer inventories are currently "too low", so that could well indicate an expansion is on the cards soon. And the internationally-benchmarked S&P Global/Markit version was upgraded from their 'flash' report showing similar improvements in new order flows.In Canada, their factory sector expanded with its strongest result in nearly two years.In China, the private Caixin factory PMI was noticeably more positive for November than the official version. New orders drove that improvement too, and they were led by new export orders.The same survey of Japanese factories wasn't as positive and they reported a slightly larger contraction in November.In Singapore, their PMI rose to a small expansion. But it was equal best since December 2018.In Malaysia, their PMI eased in November, only slightly, but it remained under pressure with fewer new orders.Back in China, their 10-year government bond yield has dropped to 2%, a multi-decade low. Modern records for this paper only go back to 2002, but it is easily the lowest since then. The fall comes amid expectations of expanded stimulus from Beijing to support the economy. But expected announcements haven't surfaced so far.There was quite a bit of data released in Australia yesterday. First, their building consent data for October rose but only because of a catchup in apartment consents. It was a big jump. Consents for houses continued to slip however. But they have had overall rises consistently since the start of the year.On the retail sales front, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia saw good gains, but retail sales gains in NSW and WA were weak. However, it seems their Black Friday sales were quite positive, giving retailers there hope that the run to Christmas will be a better trading period.On the factory front, their internationally-benchmarked November PMI contracted at a much slower pace in November, hardly at all, which counts as an improvement for them.The UST 10yr yield is now at just on 4.18%, unchanged from yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$2640/oz and down -US$9 from this time yesterday.Oil prices are -50 USc lower at US$68/bbl in the US while the international Brent price is -US$1 lower at just over US$71.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar starts today at 58.8 USc and down -50 bps from this time yesterday. Against the Aussie we up +20 bps at 91 AUc. Against the euro we unchanged at 56 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 68.4, and down -20 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$96,401 and down -1.0% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at +/- 1.7%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

The government has announced that large reputable construction companies, as well as plumbers and drainlayers will soon be able to self-certify their work, removing the need for lengthy council consents. But could this lead to an increase in shoddy building work? Also, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he's open to a discussion about banning Nazi symbols - is this a good idea? And what was going through Ginny Andersen's mind when she reposted a photo suggesting a crease in King Charle's suit looked like a vagina? She told Nick Mills herself. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I suppose I should have, but I had no idea that it takes, on average, 569 days for a home to be built and consented right now. Nearly two years for a home to be built and consented! A decent building company could throw up a house in three months, couldn't they? But no, because of the consenting process, 569 days in this country for a home to be built and consented. No wonder we have a shortage of homes and no wonder they're so expensive. Now the Government wants to change that and yesterday announced plans to develop a new opt-in self-certification scheme for trusted building professionals and accredited businesses. The scheme, which is going to have to go through a robust consultation process, features two key pillars. The first: qualified building professionals, such as plumbers, drain layers, and builders will be able to self-certify their own work for low risk builds without the need for an inspection. This brings them in line with electricians and gas fitters who can already do this, and it's something the industry has been calling for, for years. The second pillar, according to the Government, is that businesses with a proven track record, your Jennian Homes and your GJ Gardner's and the like who build hundreds of near identical homes a year, will be able to go through a much more streamlined consent process. At the moment, a single-storey basic home might go through ten or more separate inspections. That's beyond double, triple, quadruple handling. It is clearly too many, says Chris Penk, and the cost benefit has become unbalanced. Penk said if we want to grow the economy, lift incomes, create jobs and build more affordable, quality homes, we need a construction sector that's firing on all cylinders. So the next piece of the pie is constructing a new self-certification scheme for trusted building professionals and accredited businesses carrying out low risk building work. The Master Builders are welcoming the change. ACT says it's a step in the right direction, even Labour is cautiously supportive. All of them say the devil will be in the detail and let's see what the safety measures are. How's it going to work? Well, the spectre of leaky homes still haunt building regulations, still make people have an abundance of caution. How can the building industry restore confidence to the sector and prove that they are perfectly capable and able to self-certify? It was interesting hearing the Building Surveyors Institute chap David Clifton, who was on with Mike Hosking this morning; he said electricians can self-certify, there are very rarely any problems with their work, very rarely, unlike builders, he said. So does giving an industry the ability to stand on its own two feet, does giving an industry the ability to monitor itself, build a better quality of workmen? If you know that your work's going to be checked, checked and checked again, does it make you more careless? Perhaps not intentionally. Why is it that sparkies can self-certify and do good work, whereas when you've got builders who are being checked and checked again, David Clifton said that's where you find the problems. Is being self-determining and being able to stand on your own two feet, does it actually result in fewer mistakes because there's you and only you that is responsible for the work that's being delivered? If your work is being checked by three or four different people, where does the responsibility lie? Would self-certification actually be good for the industry? I'd be very interested to hear from you and if you have been in the process of building a new home or getting a new home built, has it been 569 days? Which just seems absolutely absurd. A good move as far as you're concerned? If you've even got grudging support from Labour, that would indicate to me that they're on the right track.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not just the Government who are taking a look at building consents. Hastings District Council has been looking into a more risk-based approach to building consents, aiming to bring the costs down for both building firms and consumers. Council CEO Nigel Bickle told Kerre Woodham that the current system was put in place with the 2004 Building Act in response to the significant damages and issues caused by leaky homes. He said that the system was always meant to be recalibrated. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government says planned changes to building consents will slash costs and speed up projects. Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Government's proposed building consents scheme is being hailed as a ‘common sense' approach by one construction company. Qualified tradespeople will also be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'. Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects will be able to access streamlined consenting. GJ Gardner General Manager Olly Sundstrum told Mike Hosking with this scheme, they could deliver homes 50% more quickly. He says they could easily return to this because product, material, and labour supply are not an issue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not everyone in the industry is on board with the Government's proposed building consents scheme. Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects, will be able to access streamlined consenting. Qualified tradespeople will be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'. Institute of Building Surveyors President David Clifton told Mike Hosking consents are there for a reason, as not all builders are perfect and there's still a high failure rate with consents. Clifton told Hosking we need to get our foundation right before moving forward on this. He says if we get our education, building and consenting processes right, then this can happen. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour says homeowner protections will need to go hand-in-hand with Government's proposed building consents scheme. The reforms will allow tradespeople to consent their own work for basic housing, foregoing inspections. Criteria is also being considered for businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects to access streamlined consenting. Labour's Housing Spokesperson Kieran McAnulty told Mike Hosking customer protections like indemnity insurance are key. He says homeowners need confidence and if the legislation is wishy-washy, it won't work. National's Mark Mitchell agrees, saying that there is a balance to be found, but we have to look at sensible ways of making it easier and cheaper to build houses. He says they have world-class tradespeople who can be trusted to self-certify. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's assurance the Government's proposed building consents scheme, allowing tradespeople to self-certify, is safe. Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects will be able to access streamlined consenting. Qualified tradespeople will be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'. Master Plumbers Chief Executive Greg Wallace told Ryan Bridge there's proof it works. He says Gas Fitters and Electricians have already been self-certified for 14 years, with no significant issues. Wallace says it will save workers and customers time and money, as at the moment adding 30 centimetres to your bathroom will take around four inspections to get a consent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction continues to slow, although consents for office and public transport buildings have risen 26 percent. Stats NZ says new home consents dropped 20 percent in the year to August - and standalone new builds fell 9.7 percent. Consents for townhouses, apartments, retirement village units, and flats are down 27 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacks the factors behind the decline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction continues to slow, although consents for office and public transport buildings have risen 26 percent. Stats NZ says new home consents dropped 20 percent in the year to August - and standalone new builds fell 9.7 percent. Consents for townhouses, apartments, retirement village units, and flats are down 27 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacks the factors behind the decline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is potential for 67 building consent authorities to be replaced as the Government considers major reform of the system. Despite there being just one building code, different regional interpretations are creating inconsistencies across the country. Reform would see the process streamlined to reduce inconsistencies, costs, and delays. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk tells Heather du Plessis-Allan when considering the changes, the Government is considering how to avoid lowering quality. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councils are warning building consents could cost more as a result of a software upgrade being run by the Australian company which dominates the local market for the processing of consents. Phil Pennington has been looking into it.

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New home consents have fallen to the lowest point in five years. Stats NZ figures show fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June - a 24 percent fall annually. Consents for multi-unit homes, including townhouses, apartments, retirement village units and flats are down 28 percent. Construction sector advisor Mike Blackburn says this downturn has impacted the whole country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New home consents have fallen to the lowest point in five years. Stats NZ figures show fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June - a 24 percent fall annually. Consents for multi-unit homes, including townhouses, apartments, retirement village units and flats are down 28 percent. Construction sector advisor Mike Blackburn says this downturn has impacted the whole country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a belief New Zealand's building sector is still many months away from a rebound, as consents plummet.  Stats NZ data shows fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June.  That's a 24% annual drop, and five-year low.  Construction Industry Council Executive Director Tommy Honey told Ryan Bridge it's a continuation of a trend that began mid-2022  He says they've been waiting for that to reverse —or at least plateau— but numbers are still seemingly sinking.  Annual building consents of apartments have also plummeted, with a 51% drop in the year to June.   Honey told Bridge apartments are seen as a risk for builders, developers, and investors.  He says it's also related to inflation running high, and while that's turning a corner, there's a lag at the Reserve Bank.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Taranaki District Council is under fire for almost tripling the cost of consents for woodburners. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

There are going to be some noses out of joint today, with this announcement from the Government about what it's going to do to try and sort out the shortage of houses in this country.  In Housing Minister Chris Bishop's own words, the Government is going to “flood” cities with more land so that more houses can be built, so that supply can go up, and so that more people can afford a roof over their heads.  But that's not all. It's also going to stop local councils from mandating balconies or minimum floor areas for places like apartments. Instead, property developers and the market are going to decide that.   Which sounds like good old fashioned ‘supply and demand' at work, doesn't it?  So how is it going to do this “flooding of the market” with more land so that more places can be built?  Well again, this is going to be another thing that gets local councils brassed off. It's going to tell councils that they can no longer set fixed urban-rural boundaries.  Which will have some people upset about productive farmland being sacrificed for housing. But what is a government to do?  Which is why I think we need to, at least, give the Government's ideas a chance. To give it a go.  But don't expect councils to be so open-minded. Because you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll be banging-on about the Government over-reaching. Poking its nose in local business when it shouldn't be.  They'll be telling the Government to butt out. Which Chris Bishop fully expects, of course.   I can think already of one council, in particular, that will be pushing back.   The same council that —as one of its members said at the time— “flipped the bird” at the last government over its housing intensification plans.  Christchurch city is the one I'm referring to. And I'm picking that it will be lining-up to butt heads with the Government over this latest attempt to sort out the housing situation in New Zealand.  But we know what will happen. It will just turn out to be bluster and noise. And the Government will get its way. Which, in my opinion, it should.   Because any opposition —from local councils, anyway— is just about patch protection. That's all it is. They don't really give a damn about amenities and solving problems.  What's more, I think we have to move on from this idea that you're not living unless you have a standalone house on a quarter-acre section. That you haven't made it in life if you can't walk out the back door and feel grass under your feet - grass that you own. Or the bank owns, anyway.  It's a fallacy. It's a dead-end street. And when you see your local councillors —and I'm not just talking about Christchurch here, either— when you see your local councillors jumping up-and-down saying the Government is pouring cold water on the quarter acre dream, cover your ears.  Because they're not worried about your dreams. They're not worried about realistic, sustainable solutions to the housing shortage. They're not worried about your backyard. They're just worried about their own.  And the Government is doing way more than any council will to fix the housing crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's start with the announcement yesterday from Chris Bishop allowing people to build small granny flats without requiring consent. It's followed through, the coalition government, on its promise to cut red tape around the resource consent process. The announcement was made yesterday, and they said it will be easier for people to put a granny flat in their backyard without having to go through the hoohah of a costly consent process.   Housing Minister Chris Bishop said there are already some councils in the country that allow for that but there's a lack of consistency, so some councils do, some don't. Thus, the proposal for a national environmental standard which would apply nationwide, and which could come into force more quickly.    Winston Peters said yesterday that unlocking the space in the backyards of families will open the door to a new way of living. Oldies, you might want to bring them closer to you if they're no longer able to live in their own home, but not ready for a rest home, a granny flat out the back would be perfect. University aged kids who want a little bit of independence but don't want to move away from home. You know the drill.   However, New Zealand Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming, who spoke to Early Edition this morning, sounded a note of caution. He says removing consents does take away safeguards.   “What it also boils down to is whether a homeowner wishes to save the cost of a building consent, which MBIE is indicating their documents sits between $2000 and $5000 range on a $ 350K build, while also removing the ongoing safeguard of having the council share responsibility when build failures may arise in the future, and some homeowners may see as a viable trade off, others may not.”  Yes, Malcolm, sure, I would love to know when any council ever around the country has said, oh my goodness, my bad. We shouldn't have given that consent here. Let us fix it at no cost to you. We'll do it immediately. The safeguards he's talking about, what exactly are they? When you've applied for resource consent, do they say no no no, don't do that, you're going to be in a world of trouble. Or do they give you the consent and then when things go pear shaped, they say sorry, we shouldn't have given it to you, we'll repair it. I can't really see how that has safeguarded many builders in the past. I'd love to know if that is if that is the case.   I've never tried to build anything, for very good reason. Anytime I've done renovations on the house we went through our project manager and builders, and it worked a treat, there were no problems whatsoever. So I can see it working for our family later down the track though as the little ones grow into teenagers. I can imagine them colonising my downstairs and Nana being booted out of the two-story apartment I'm in and plonked into a wee granny flat out on the back section. But can you see it working for you?   And I'm really interested because there's been a bit of pushback through texts, through emails from people saying that consent process is necessary. I wouldn't have thought it was for a small dwelling out the back. I thought this was the very thing that people were railing against; the nanny state interfering. But a number of people are saying no, it really does provide a valuable safeguard, so I would very much like to hear from those who know far more than I do about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party is supporting a government proposal to scrap consents for granny flats. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Backyard granny flats may soon be much easier to build in a move from the government to scrap consents for that type of building. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann.

This podcast episode is the first of two episodes that are in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2024, the UK's premier offshore wind event! This year, the theme is ‘Coming of Age', which gives us a great opportunity to talk about cutting-edge technologies and discovering solutions for critical challenges, especially around floating wind and operations and maintenance. Stephen Wyatt, Director of Strategy & Emerging Technologies at ORE Catapult, hosted this episode and was joined by: • Benj Sykes, Head of Environment, Consents & External Affairs at Orsted • Charlie Jordan, Chief Executive Officer of ScottishPower Renewables • Jane Cooper, Director of Offshore Wind, RenewableUK This episode looks back at the industry's significant milestones, discusses faster consenting and environmental interactions and highlights key areas of improvement.

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Resources Minister Shane Jones has announced changes that will reduce barriers to coal mine consenting, but Forest & Bird says it should be harder to get consent for a coal mine. Forest & Bird's general counsel Peter Anderson spoke to Corin Dann.

Resource Minister Shane Jones is reducing barriers to the consenting of coal mines, saying the changes will bring it into line with other types of mining. Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Building consents have sunk to their lowest level in 5 years - despite a huge need for new homes- and more construction firms are going to the wall.

The energy sector says the Government fast tracking consent legislation is a welcome breath of fresh air.  The coalition's introduced its replacement for the Resource Management Act, which gives ministers the final say on new infrastructure initiatives.   Energy Resources Aotearoa says this will strike the balance between encouraging investment, while maintaining checks to protect iwi and the environment.  Chief executive John Carnegie told Mike Hosking that this will them help grow the economy and create jobs.  He says this will smooth the way for much-needed investment for reliable energy for all.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's hope that the Government's plan to fast-track consents will speed up the production of independently created windfarms- eventually leading to cheaper electricity. The new regime gives ministers the final say to sign off on initiatives it considers to be of regional or national significance. Ventus Energy CEO Glenn Starr says shorter consenting timeframes will allow the company to compete with other generator retailers.  "As an independent, it's difficult to keep everything running smoothly through the consent procuress and development process." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's hope that the Government's plan to fast-track consents will speed up the production of independently created windfarms- eventually leading to cheaper electricity. The new regime gives ministers the final say to sign off on initiatives it considers to be of regional or national significance. Ventus Energy CEO Glenn Starr says shorter consenting timeframes will allow the company to compete with other generator retailers.  "As an independent, it's difficult to keep everything running smoothly through the consent procuress and development process." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government will introduce a bill on Thursday to establish a 'fast track' consenting regime, aimed at improving the speed of approval for major infrastructure projects. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says changes to the Resource Management Act will unlock economic growth, with big gains to be made in the aquaculture and mining industries. Shane Jones declined our request to speak Thursday morning. Opponents say the bill will have major consequences for our environment and some say it has echoes of the Muldoon Government's Think Big projects of the early 1980s. Green Party co-leader James Shaw spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Government's aiming to start work on fast-tracking consenting.  A bill's expected to be introduced this week to speed up resource approvals for major infrastructure projects.  Government representatives believe the process, through the RMA, costs too much and takes too long.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking that they're worried growth's being constrained.   She says the consenting system ties people up in court, adding costs and uncertainty to major projects.  When it comes to building projects, doing up Premier House is not at the top of the Government's to do list.  The Prime Minister won't live at his official residence due to the condition of the building, which is very old in some places.  Willis told Hosking that the Government has to focus on priorities like transport, housing, hospitals, and classrooms.  She says Premier House repairs are pretty low down the list.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News,  Including an update to the fraudulent Florida nursing diploma situation, discuss texting in the ASC, review some recent survey experiences and in our focus segment, discuss informed consents.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Nails and hand hygiene https://nurse.org/news/nurses-long-nails-nicu-deaths/ Florida Nursing Schools https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/nurses-sue-new-york-get-licenses-back-fraud-scheme-18658517.php Medfusion Recall: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/smiths-medical-asd-inc-recalls-medfusion-model-4000-syringe-pump-due-issues-associated-earlier?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.com Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.  More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News,  Including an update to the fraudulent Florida nursing diploma situation, discuss texting in the ASC, review some recent survey experiences and in our focus segment, discuss informed consents.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Nails and hand hygiene https://nurse.org/news/nurses-long-nails-nicu-deaths/ Florida Nursing Schools https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/nurses-sue-new-york-get-licenses-back-fraud-scheme-18658517.php Medfusion Recall: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/smiths-medical-asd-inc-recalls-medfusion-model-4000-syringe-pump-due-issues-associated-earlier?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery   INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.com Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.  More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

It seems the path has been cleared for a multi-million-dollar film studio in Hawke's Bay.  Number Eight Studios has received resource consent from Hastings District Council for its 400-hectare facility in the coastal township of Te Awanga.  Despite having been five years since the first proposal, project leader Tony Keddy says it's been worth the wait.  The idea is for buildings to be built for the specific needs of the film industry, bringing a raft of international productions to Hawke's Bay home.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building activity may be easing as new numbers show demand returning to pre-Covid levels.  Recent years have seen a strain on the sector, with record demand after lockdowns.  An MBIE report shows consent numbers steadying.  But the Ministry's Combined Building Supplies Co-op Chairperson Carl Taylor told Mike Hosking that demand is affecting parts of the sector differently.  He says some large companies are struggling with sales, but smaller building operators are doing well.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 1400 new house consents have been granted in flood plains in Auckland since devastating flooding damaged thousands of homes a year ago. The number has been released just days before the council launched a 'Be Prepared' campaign encouraging Auckland residents to prepare for and protect their homes from future flooding. In Depth reporter Kate Newton reports.

The country's top court has turned down appeals from two water bottling companies in Canterbury. Cloud Ocean Water and Rapaki Natural Resources had extracted billions of litres from Christchurch's aquifers each year under a decades-old consent granted for industrial use. The Supreme Court sat in Christchurch for the first time earlier this year, and yesterday released its decision dismissing their appeal. Aotearoa Water Action chair Peter Richardson says he's thrilled with the decision - but it might not be over just yet. "It's perhaps not the end of the matter, it depends on what Cloud Ocean decides to do. They may surrender their existing consent and apply pressure for a new consent. But it would have problems." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leading economist says a drop in future building consents could disrupt the country's economic momentum. A new quarterly economic report from Infometrics shows increased economic activity, and a 3.5% rise in filled jobs for the June 2023 quarter, compared to last year. However, Infometrics chief executive and principal economist, Brad Olsen, warns the coming months won't be as strong. Olsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Building consents are unlikely to see a return to last year's spike. Stats NZ says consents fell 11 percent in the year to May. JMI Wealth Director Andrew Kelleher says stand alone home consents have been falling for a while, but now we're seeing consents for multi-unit builds decreasing as well. He told Tim Dower that's unlikely to change anytime soon. Kelleher says consents could fall even further because of headwinds like increased costs and higher interest rates. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I hear Cardinal Sarah say love consumes without burning and yet says nothing is the greatest Love. He goes on to say that that same love without words consents.Consent means to give permission or to agree to allowing something to happen or to do something.When we give God permission to enter into our daily lives of struggles and challenges we consent to his will. We don't have to say anything, we can simple open our hearts up to him and allow him to abide in us.Jesus consented to die on the cross for love of me, that is “The Greatest Love”. John 15:13 says it best “no one has greater love than to lay down his live for his friends”.Giving God the love he gives me is the best way I can consent to his presence in my life.This day's reflection immediately brought me back to the many funerals I have had the honor of attending. Funerals are difficult and we don't ever know what to say. I have learned that saying nothing are the best words. Being present amid the loss is a great gift to the family. The family opens themselves up to the pain that comes with each condolence as it arises memories of their loved one.A hug or handshake can bring lots of comfort to those that grieve.I feel that this is the silent love that Cardinal Sarah is talking about. True love is not flowery words or outlandish gestures. It is being present when needed the most!Silent presence is very powerful.

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, review some financial benchmarks, discuss the three different types of consents used in an ASC and in our focus segment review the requirements for managing recalls including an interview with Tracey Chadwell, Clinical Recall Communications Advisor for Notisphere .  This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Resources from this Episode: Kaiser Health News Article:He woke up from eye surgery with a gash on his forehead. What happened? | WUSF Public Media Global Market InsightsAmbulatory Surgical Centers Market to hit USD 144.5 billion by 2032, says Global Market Insights Inc. (yahoo.com) Article by Susan Morse, Executive Editor of Healthcare financeAmbulatory surgery centers compete with hospitals for outpatient dollars | Healthcare Finance News Avanza Benchmark Report:Avanza-Benchmark-Report-2022.pdf (avanzastrategies.com)    Notisphere Interview (Sign up for Free Service):Tracey Chadwell, BSN, RN, CVAHP, HACP Clinical Recall Communications Advisor tracey@notisphere.com www.notisphere.com Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Upcoming Conferences: ASC Administrator's Bootcamp: The ASC Industry's leading virtual mentored training program for administrators in ASCs.  The virtual conference includes a comprehensive 4 day training program from January 24-27, 2023.  For more information - visit: https://ascpodcast.com/asc-administrators-bootcamp/ Other Links: Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers  Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Buildings consents continue to rise and rise. Almost 51,000 homes were consented in the year ended September 2022, a seven percent jump from last year. 55 percent of these are for multi unit homes. Master Builders Association National Vice President Johnny Calley told Mike Hosking there is likely to be follow through on them to. He says while there are pressures, most of these consents are underway or coming down the pipe. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leading Southland farmer has recently stated that she won't be getting winter grazing consents and hundreds of other farmers are set to join her. Their motivations for this come as a form of protest surrounding the Government's controversial farming emissions' proposal and winter grazing regulations. According to The Country host Jamie Mackay, Federated Farmers Southland vice president Bernadette Hunt wasn't pleased with the Government's "shoddy" legislation around applying for winter grazing consents. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consents granted to two companies allowing them to extract up to 8.8 billion litres of water each year from Christchurch aquifers have been quashed in the Court of Appeal. Environment Canterbury granted the consents in 2017, to companies Cloud Ocean Water, and Rapaki Natural Resources. After a long, drawn out court fight, Aotearoa Water Action won their appeal, with the court saying the consents were not lawfully granted. The consents were originally granted for a wool scour and freezing works, but the regional council allowed them to be rolled over to a water bottling plant. AWA spokesperson Peter Richardson has been celebrating the win. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Tangata whenua in Ahuriri or Napier want to ensure a fertiliser plant won't degrade the environment any more than it already has. Ravensdown is reapplying for the water and air consents needed to operate its huge plant. Despite assurances of partnership, mana whenua feel their relationship with the farming giant has taken a backwards step. Te-Matau-a-Maui reporter Tom Kitchin has more.

Work is well underway to connect Otago's cycle trails into a continuous network of more than 600 kilometres. Consents have been lodged for the next steps that will see the area's great rides connected and expanded further. Our reporter Timothy Brown and camera operator Nathan McKinnon went to check out the plans and filed this report.

The practice of allowing rich-listers to chopper their way in-and-out of the Hauraki Gulf Islands will be put in front of Auckland councillors today.  A 600-strong petition signed by locals and board members to block consent for more helipads has already been rejected by council planners, who've instead proposed a report to determine whether helicopters are breaching rules. Auckland Central and the Hauraki Gulf Islands electorate MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann.