Minister for
Infrastructure
Increased infrastructure investment
will play a critical part in Aotearoa New Zealand’s
recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We will build
back better from COVID-19. We have the opportunity to build
the houses, schools, hospitals and transport networks our
country needs, while adding momentum to our economic
recovery,” Grant Robertson said.
“Budget 2021 sees
a 50 percent increase in the Government’s multi-year
capital allowance to maintain momentum around job creation
and to build the critical infrastructure needed to come out
of COVID-19 stronger.
“Even before COVID-19 we were
determined to address the long-term under investment in
infrastructure. When we came to power we inherited neglected