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What discussions, if any, has he had with the Minister of Local Government about the effect of the proposed rates cap on local authorities' capacity to co-invest in Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, and on what dates did any such discussions take place?

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What discussions, if any, has he had with the Minister of Local Government about the effect of the proposed rates cap on local authorities' capacity to co-invest in Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, and on what dates did any such discussions take place?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

None. The Regional Infrastructure Fund is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027, with funds now mostly allocated while the proposed rates cap is yet to be implemented.