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What policy or legislative priorities, if any, does the new Minister have for 2026 that will help the New Zealand building and construction industry? and 3 other questions

Answered 36311, 36316, 36317, 36318 (2026)
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Asked by

Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Questions

  • 36311

    What policy or legislative priorities, if any, does the new Minister have for 2026 that will help the New Zealand building and construction industry?

  • 36316

    What new policy initiatives, if any, is the Minister considering for building and construction firms to address rising cost challenges?

  • 36317

    What, if anything, is the Minister's plan in 2026 to prevent more building and construction workers from leaving New Zealand to Australia?

  • 36318

    What concrete actions, if anything, does the Minister intend to take in 2026 to address mental health in the New Zealand construction industry?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

Answer

I intend to continue advancing the government's ambitious agenda, which includes restoring the economy to a stable footing and supporting the construction industry. That will ultimately benefit the whole industry by increasing opportunities, reducing compliance costs and making it easier to grow.