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Does the Minister agree with Building Today that his appointment as Building and Construction Minister "represents yet another heavy responsibility added to an already stacked Beehive line-up."; if so, how will he prioritize the Building and Construction portfolio?

Answered Question 37008 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister agree with Building Today that his appointment as Building and Construction Minister "represents yet another heavy responsibility added to an already stacked Beehive line-up."; if so, how will he prioritize the Building and Construction portfolio?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am not concerned about my other portfolios limiting my ability to be an effective minister of building and construction.