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Does the Minister agree with me that what’s happening in New Zealand today – more than 20,000 jobs lost in construction, more than 750 construction firms liquidated in 2025 – is the direct result of this Government’s policy decisions?

Answered Question 36410 (2026)
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Asked by

Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the Minister agree with me that what’s happening in New Zealand today – more than 20,000 jobs lost in construction, more than 750 construction firms liquidated in 2025 – is the direct result of this Government’s policy decisions?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No