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  •   Home > News > Politics

    The Government's hoping for an infrastructure boom as it unveils a list of 149 projects up for fast tracking

    The Government's hoping for an infrastructure boom as it unveils a list of 149 projects up for fast tracking


    Those chosen through the Fast Track Approvals Bill will now be assesses by an expert panel.

    They include 11 mining projects, 44 housing developments, and upgrade work on Eden Park Stadium.

    Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says it's time New Zealand got building.

    He says these projects are needed for the country to get ahead.

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