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As Building and Construction Minister, does he intend to make sure smaller building companies are not disadvantaged over larger building companies in the receipt of Government-funded apprenticeship support; if so, how?

Answered Question 37017 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • As Building and Construction Minister, does he intend to make sure smaller building companies are not disadvantaged over larger building companies in the receipt of Government-funded apprenticeship support; if so, how?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Government-funded apprenticeship support, such as Apprenticeship Boost, is available to eligible employers of any size. Payments go directly to the employer taking on a qualifying apprentice, so smaller building companies can access the same support as larger ones.