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Question 40753 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at the following link:…

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Question 40868 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None.

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Question 39433 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at the following link:…

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Question 39530 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I took three papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 31 August 2026. Please see the attached. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment…

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Question 38219 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at the following link:…

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Question 38323 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None.

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Question 37562 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at the following link:…

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Question 37668 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None.

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Question 37284 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Did he read Damien Grant's analysis of the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, including his assertion that "no one outside the construction sector noticed, but this legislation is…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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No.

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37013, 37195 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Is he aware of the reporting, in the BDO Construction Sector Report, that nearly two-thirds of the 180 construction businesses surveyed have incurred losses of up to $100,000 in the last 12-months?

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    Is he aware of the conclusion, in the BDO Construction Sector Report, that in the 12-months since its last report in 2025 close to two-thirds of the 180 construction businesses surveyed had projects cancelled or put on hold?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have not read this report.

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Question 36858 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at the following link:…

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Question 36942 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None.

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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…

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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.

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Question 37009 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    As Building and Construction Minister does he agree with Business Desk that the Hon Chris Penk "was a good building and construction minister; practically everyone agreed."; if yes, does he intend to meet the same standard?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Yes.

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Question 37010 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    As Building and Construction Minister does he agree with the Post's reporting that the Hon Chris Penk "was doing strong work in the portfolios he was given, particularly building and construction, where the sector has been extremely…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I agree that my predecessor made significant and important contributions to this government's building and construction policy agenda. I intend to continue the momentum of that work and deliver on the government's priorities and work…

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Question 37011 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister receive any written communication, by email, signal messenger, text, or other means, from the Prime Minister or his office on Thursday 13 August; if so, what was the topic?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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No.

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Question 37012 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What oral advice, if any, did the Minister or their Office receive from the Prime Minister or other Cabinet Ministers on Thursday 13 August?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None.

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Question 37014 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he have any plan to increase female participation in construction trades; if yes, what actions does he intend to take?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes reforms to create a stronger, more consistent pipeline of work and lift productivity…

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Question 37015 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has he read BDO's 2026 Construction Sector Report; if not, will he undertake to read it?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I intend to read a variety of material related to the portfolio, including material from the construction sector. I have not read this document.

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Question 37016 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    As Building and Construction Minister, would he support an apprenticeship guarantee for young people who want to enter the construction industry but cannot find an employer?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have not considered this, as it would be a matter for the responsible Minister. I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes…

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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…

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Question 37018 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe plumbing apprenticeships and jobs are given sufficient recognition in New Zealand; if not, what measures does he intend to take to change that, if any?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Plumbing is a highly skilled and essential trade, and we are recognising that through practical measures such as the expanded self-certification scheme. Trusted plumbers and drainlayers can now sign off a much wider range of their own…

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Question 37019 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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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…

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Question 37020 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe that the cost of building and construction is affordable in New Zealand; if not, what areas specifically does he think are unaffordable?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I believe building costs in New Zealand remain too high overall. The main pressure points driving costs are the slow, costly consenting system, overly complex regulation, and previous liability settings that inflated risk and insurance…

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Question 37021 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What, if anything, is his assessment of the current building and construction job market in New Zealand?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The building and construction job market is recovering, with demand growing strongly.

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37022, 37023 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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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?

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    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?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 37024 (2026)

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    How many construction apprentices does New Zealand currently have, and as Building and Construction Minister does he believe that number is enough to meet the country’s future building needs?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The latest available data indicates there were around 25,000 building apprentices in New Zealand in the year ended December 2025. Whether that number is sufficient to meet future building needs will depend on a range of factors, including…

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Question 37025 (2026)

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    What, in the Building and Construction Minister's view, is the reason that a large number of New Zealand building apprentices withdraw from their apprencticeships?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I expect, as with any apprenticeship, that there are many reasons an individual may choose to withdraw.

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Question 36410 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with me that what’s happening in New Zealand today – more than 20,000 jobs lost in construction, more than 750 construction firms liquidated in 2025 – is the direct result of this Government’s policy decisions?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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No

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Question 36413 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with me that in 2023, when Labour was in Government, one in ten Kiwis worked in the building and construction sector?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Yes

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Question 36437 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister have a meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday 12 August about 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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No

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Question 36440 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What date did the Minister officially take up the Building and Construction portfolio, and what meetings, if any, has he had related to that portfolio in the timeframe afterwards?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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13 August. My diary is proactively released monthly and can be found on the Beehive website: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-simon-watts

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Question 36486 (2026)

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    As Building and Construction Minister, does he agree with Rt Hon Chris Hipkins who said in May 2026 that "Twenty thousand jobs have been lost in the building and construction sector" and "the people in hard hats had their jobs taken away…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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No, because that statement is not correct.

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Question 36489 (2026)

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    When, if at all, can the sector expect the Minister's first speech outlining his views about, and priorities for, the Building and Construction sector?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I expect to deliver speeches as Minister for Building and Construction on a number of occasions in the coming months. The sector can expect a Minister who is committed to continuing to advance the government's ambitious policy work.

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Question 36493 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with construction businesses who identified, in 2026, an “unreliable and inconsistent pipeline of work” as the biggest problem facing the construction sector; if yes, what lessons, if any, does the Minister take…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The pipeline of future work is certainly a concern for the sector. That is exactly why this Government is prioritising a clearer, longer-term infrastructure pipeline, so businesses can plan, invest and take on apprentices with greater…

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36494, 36505 (2026)

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    What, if anything, does the Building and Construction Minister intend to do to improve apprenticeship completion rates in this sector?

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    Is the Minister aware that statistics show that completion rates for construction apprenticeships are lower than many other trades; if yes, what is his specific plan to address this?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes reforms to create a stronger, more consistent pipeline of work and lift productivity…

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Question 36495 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Should larger building and construction projects in New Zealand have minimum apprenticeship requirements; if so, what minimums?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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This is not current government policy. I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes reforms to create a stronger and more…

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Question 36498 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What, in the new Minister's view, is the biggest barrier preventing more young people from entering construction apprenticeships in New Zealand today?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The biggest barrier is that we’re still coming off the previous high-inflation, high-interest-rate environment this government inherited. That has made it harder for businesses to take on and retain apprentices, both in construction and in…

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Question 36499 (2026)

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    Does he agree with Construction Matters that "the Kiwi building sector can be a particularly tough nut to crack"?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Yes, I agree it is a complex sector.

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Question 36500 (2026)

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    Does he agree with Construction Matters that the Hon Chris Penk is "going to be a tough act to follow"; if yes, what is his plan to reassure the sector?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I agree that my predecessor made significant and important contributions to this government's building and construction policy agenda. I intend to continue the momentum of that work and deliver on the government's priorities and work…

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Question 36501 (2026)

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    Does he have confidence in the Government's Building and Construction work program given a change of Minister less than 90 days before an election; if not, what policy or legislation will not be a priority?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Yes

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Question 36502 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What handover, if any, has he received from the outgoing Building and Construction Minister to ensure continuity for the sector?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have not received a handover from the former Minister himself since becoming the Minister for Building and Construction last week.

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Question 36503 (2026)

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    What lessons, if any, does he plan to implement from his predecessor's work programe in 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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The biggest lesson I have taken from this government's work program is that cutting red tape and setting sensible standards for the sector gives us the best chance to deliver what this country needs. This is why I strongly support and will…

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Question 36504 (2026)

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    Does he agree with Builders Academy that "If we want more qualified builders in New Zealand, we have to keep apprentices in the game"; if not, why not?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Yes

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Question 36506 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Would the Building and Construction Minister support extending Apprenticeship Boost beyond the first year for construction employers struggling to retain apprentices through to qualification?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I support the government's current Apprenticeship Boost settings.

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Question 36507 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he support the Government's Apprenticeship Boost program in the Building and Construction industry; if so, will he advocate for an expansion of type of apprentices?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I support the government's current Apprenticeship Boost settings.

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Question 36308 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What policy or legislative work, if any, has the Minister progressed in the Building and Construction portfolio since taking up his appointment?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None yet, noting that I recieved the Ministerial Warrant for this portfolio on 13 August.

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Question 36309 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with businessperson Marti Amos who said there is a mental health crisis amongst workers in New Zealand's construction sector?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I recognise that due to a variety of factors, many in the building and construction sector are doing it tough. That is why it is so important to continue advancing the government's ambitious agenda, which includes restoring the economy to…

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Question 36310 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister receive a Briefing to the Incoming Minister from officials, and if yes, on what date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I received a Briefing to the Incoming Minister on 13 August.

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36311, 36316, 36317, 36318 (2026)

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    What policy or legislative priorities, if any, does the new Minister have for 2026 that will help the New Zealand building and construction industry?

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    What new policy initiatives, if any, is the Minister considering for building and construction firms to address rising cost challenges?

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    What, if anything, is the Minister's plan in 2026 to prevent more building and construction workers from leaving New Zealand to Australia?

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    What concrete actions, if anything, does the Minister intend to take in 2026 to address mental health in the New Zealand construction industry?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I intend to continue advancing the government's ambitious agenda, which includes restoring the economy to a stable footing and supporting the construction industry. That will ultimately benefit the whole industry by increasing…