Govt fires first salvo in 'growth now' narrative

Govt fires first salvo in 'growth now' narrative
Major highway projects are among those slated for the new fast-track regime. (Image: NZME)
Pattrick Smellie
The Government has delivered a first salvo in a new focus on “growth first” with the release of 149 projects to be considered under the fast-track legislation it intends to pass into law this month.Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said the list was part of an “unapologetic” push to get the New Zealand economy growing after the best part of two years in recession.While none of the projects are yet approved, the fact that they have made the list means that the expert panels assessing the applications for fast-tracked r...

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