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Which local authorities, if any, have raised concerns with him or his officials about their ability to meet co-investment requirements for Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, including the 40 percent local share of flood resilience works, in light of the Government's proposed rates cap?

Answered Question 36603 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • Which local authorities, if any, have raised concerns with him or his officials about their ability to meet co-investment requirements for Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, including the 40 percent local share of flood resilience works, in light of the Government's proposed rates cap?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

Officials have not been made aware by local authorities of any concerns in relation to their ability to contribute co-funding towards relevant Regional Infrastructure Fund projects.