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As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe that New Zealand currently has enough qualified tradespeople to deliver New Zealand's building and construction needs; if not, which areas need improvement? and 1 other question

Answered 37022, 37023 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Questions

  • 37022

    As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe that New Zealand currently has enough qualified tradespeople to deliver New Zealand's building and construction needs; if not, which areas need improvement?

  • 37023

    As Building and Construction Minister, how concerned is he, if at all, about the number of young people entering construction trades versus the number of experienced workers approaching retirement?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Some key trades, particularly plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying, are under pressure as activity recovers and an ageing workforce retires.