Winston Peters’ $100 billion infrastructure fund is the right idea. Politics-as-usual is the problem
- Written by Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
New Zealand’s infrastructure woes are a constant political pain point. From ageing water systems to congested roads and assets increasingly threatened by climate change, the country faces mammoth upgrading and future-proofing challenges.
Enter Winston Peters and NZ First with a surprise proposal for a NZ$100 billion “Future Fund”...
