Chris Bishop: Construction job losses and Luxon’s popularity
Q+A with Jack Tame
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Regional Asset Recycling and Infrastructure Funding
This chapter explores the government's strategy for regional asset recycling to finance growth in areas like Queenstown, Tauranga, and Auckland. It discusses the potential for local councils to divest assets to secure central government funding amidst fiscal pressures, particularly for infrastructure projects such as the Northern Expressway. The chapter highlights the challenges of funding decisions, the historical impact of transport improvements on economic growth, and the need for a phased investment approach to integrate Northland with Auckland's economy.
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