Alliance Party Proposes KiwiWorks to Enhance New Zealand's Infrastructure Capacity
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE & DESALINATION
The Alliance Party proposes the establishment of 'KiwiWorks', a state infrastructure agency aimed at rebuilding New Zealand's public works capability. Leader Victor Billot highlights the negative impact of outsourcing and privatization on infrastructure costs and reliability. The proposal responds to warnings from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission about significant infrastructure investment needs in the coming decades and aims to restore in-house engineering and planning capabilities within the public sector, funded through tax reforms.

Feb 22, 2026, 1:47 PM