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A taskforce has been set up to help with the GIB shortage.Building and Construction Minister Megan Woods has set up the taskforce to troubleshoot on the plasterboard issues that have left many builders unable to secure supplies, and has also written to Fletcher Building over trademarks.The taskforce members are Naylor Love chief executive Rick Herd, Registered Master Builders chief executive David Kelly, Simplicity Living's managing director Shane Brearley, businessman Sir Stephen Tindall, a member of Local Government NZ, and telcom founder Tex Edwards.Chris Hipkins has stepped up into his new role as Police Minister.He accepted the portfolio amid public pressure on predecessor Poto Williams.Hipkins and new Justice Minister Kiri Allan will soon release details of a new criminal justice package soon.Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.