By Katie Todd of RNZ The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels. David Seymour is ordering a review of the installation process, saying he wants to make New Zealand the easiest place in the world to switch to solar. He said just 3-4% of New Zealand households used solar, despite average power savings of about $1000 a year. "Solar installation in New Zealand is a red tape nightmare. Just getting it approved can take months," he said. "There are up to eight layers of sign-off before small-scale solar systems can be switched on. This requires up to five separate site visits, from four separate entities. For example, during installation the installer often cannot turn off or reconnect the fuse, update the meter, or carry out the required independent electrical inspection.…