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Does the Minister agree with construction businesses who identified, in 2026, an “unreliable and inconsistent pipeline of work” as the biggest problem facing the construction sector; if yes, what lessons, if any, does the Minister take from the change in Government in 2023?

Answered Question 36493 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister agree with construction businesses who identified, in 2026, an “unreliable and inconsistent pipeline of work” as the biggest problem facing the construction sector; if yes, what lessons, if any, does the Minister take from the change in Government in 2023?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The pipeline of future work is certainly a concern for the sector. That is exactly why this Government is prioritising a clearer, longer-term infrastructure pipeline, so businesses can plan, invest and take on apprentices with greater certainty through projects like the National Infrastructure Plan.