Not only can we drive faster – our chances of hitting potholes are being reduced (thanks to a $3.9bn govt investment)
Great news flowed today from Transport Minister Chris Bishop. Fresh from enabling us to put the foot down and drive at higher speeds on several roads and highways, today Bishop said potholes are being repaired more quickly, too.
Around 98 per cent of potholes on state highways are being repaired within 24 hours of identification every month since targets were introduced, he says.
“Increasing productivity to help rebuild our economy is a key priority for our Government, and boosting pothole repairs and prevention will deliver a safe and efficient state highway network that will support this growth.”
To sort out the potholes, the government established a $3.9 billion Pothole Prevention Activity Class over three years, ringfenced for resealing, rehabilitation, and drainage maintenance works to ensure these funds are used entirely on preventing potholes.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is now delivering a significant programme of works, including a record increase in road rehabilitation, which involves rebuilding entire sections of
Bishop’s ministerial colleagues, meanwhile, were busy…
To sort out the potholes, the government established a $3.9 billion Pothole Prevention Activity Class over three years, ringfenced for resealing, rehabilitation, and drainage maintenance works to ensure these funds are used entirely on preventing potholes.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is now delivering a significant programme of works, including a record increase in road rehabilitation, which involves rebuilding entire sections of
Bishop’s ministerial colleagues, meanwhile, were busy…
- Hoping the people of Otago and Southland will be mollified about the new Dunedin Hospital
Last year, the Government invested $290 million towards the new Dunedin Hospital project, bringing the total funding for the project to $1.88 billion. Alongside this, the Government is investing a record additional $16.68 billion in health over three years.
Upon opening, the new Dunedin Hospital will provide:
- 351 beds, with capacity to expand to 404 beds over time
- 20 short-stay surgical beds, a new model of care
- 22 theatres, with capacity to expand to 24 theatres over time
- 41 same day beds to provide greater capacity for timely access to specialist and outpatient procedures
- 58 ED spaces, including a short-stay unit and specialised emergency psychiatric care
- 20 imaging units for CT, MRI and Xray procedures, with 6 additional spaces available for future imaging advancement.
- Hoping to please parents in the North
Brown made sure his audience knows that the investment of $1 million into the pilot, announced in October 2024, “was made possible due to the Government’s record $16.68 billion investment in health”. It will allow Plunket to deliver vaccinations alongside in-clinic Well Child visits, at dedicated immunisations clinics, at community events, and eventually in homes.
- Taking a dig at environmentalists while paving the way for mining and drilling
- Geeing-up the the horse-racing industry
The consultation document is expected to be published in the coming months on taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz.
Peters also congratulated New Zealand Bloodstock on the just completed 99th National Yearling Sales at Karaka, with combined sales of $86m. A highlight was the record $2.4m paid for a Savabeel-sired filly – the highest price ever paid for a filly sold in New Zealand.
- Finding the positives in business confidence data
The survey reports business confidence fell eight points to +54 in January, while expected own activity eased four points to +46.
ANZ summarises the business confidence change between months as “easing, but still extremely high”.
“This is another sign that the business outlook is on the right track. I’m pleased to see businesses feel more confident about the economy,” Nicola Willis says.
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31 January 2025
The Government’s commitment to get New Zealand’s roads back on track is delivering strong results, with around 98 per cent of potholes on state highways repaired within 24 hours of identification every month since targets were introduced.
The former Cadbury factory will be the site of the Inpatient Building for the new Dunedin Hospital and Health Minister Simeon Brown says actions have been taken to get the cost overruns under control.
From today, Plunket in Whāngarei will be offering childhood immunisations – the first of up to 27 sites nationwide, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
Resources Minister Shane Jones has launched New Zealand’s national Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, documents that lay a strategic and enduring path for the mineral sector, with the aim of doubling exports to $3 billion by 2035.
It’s a privilege to welcome you to the launch of the Minerals Strategy for New Zealand and our Critical Minerals List.
Racing Minister, Winston Peters has announced the Government is preparing public consultation on GST policy proposals which would make the New Zealand racing industry more competitive.
Business confidence remains very high and shows the economy is on track to improve, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says.
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