Labour criticises government's $6 billion infrastructure announcement

Monday 21 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 12:29pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop, Nick Leggett, Infrastructure New Zealand

The Labour Party has dismissed the government's announcement of $6 billion in infrastructure projects starting before Christmas. While the government claims significant plans will get underway, the opposition argues the announcement contains nothing new. Infrastructure sector leaders have welcomed the commitment to help the struggling industry.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 21 Jul 2025, 10:59am

   Govt's $6b announcement has nothing new - Labour (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostMon 21 Jul 2025, 12:29pm

   Government's $6b infrastructure announcement welcomed by struggling sector (opens in new tab)