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Is the main works contractor for the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt required, under its contract, to use the Jobs and Skills Hub to source labour or to meet specified employment and training outcomes; if so, what are those requirements and is the contractor meeting them; and if not, why not?

Answered Question 31890 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is the main works contractor for the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt required, under its contract, to use the Jobs and Skills Hub to source labour or to meet specified employment and training outcomes; if so, what are those requirements and is the contractor meeting them; and if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance agreement does not require the use of the Job and Skills Hub. I am advised by NZTA that it chooses to support the Jobs and Skills hub local employment efforts in mutually agreed ways.