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What assumptions about construction-sector capacity, cost escalation and labour availability underpin the infrastructure investments funded in Budget 2026, and what modelling, if any, supports the forecast that these investments can be delivered to the stated timelines and costs, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 24303 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What assumptions about construction-sector capacity, cost escalation and labour availability underpin the infrastructure investments funded in Budget 2026, and what modelling, if any, supports the forecast that these investments can be delivered to the stated timelines and costs, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As Minister for Infrastructure, I am not responsible for any departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations with infrastructure investments funded at Budget 2026.