Chris Hipkins welcomes Govt's look at the Public Works Act | TVNZ Breakfast

An attempt to get infrastructure built quicker has prompted the Government to blow the dust off the Public Works Act. The act allows government agencies to force people and businesses to sell their land so big projects can be completed.
Yesterday, 1News revealed Land Information Minister Chris Penk wanted the legislation to undergo an overhaul so infrastructure projects could be fast-tracked.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins told Breakfast this morning: “We should certainly look at” whatever proposal the Government comes up with.

▶ Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Changes to Public Works Act
01:07 What is the Public Works Act
01:26 Minister Chris Peenk
01:49 Getting the balance right
04:25 The Building Act proposed changes
06:15 NZDF Plane breakdown



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