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As Building and Construction Minister, is he considering new incentives, if any, to encourage more young people into electrician jobs; if so, what are they?

Answered Question 37019 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • As Building and Construction Minister, is he considering new incentives, if any, to encourage more young people into electrician jobs; if so, what are they?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers. This includes reforms to create a stronger, more consistent pipeline of work and boost productivity so the industry can offer better opportunities. These steps will help encourage more young people into roles across the trades, including electrical.