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More transparency recommended for infrastructure spending

NZ Initiative argues rigorous cost-benefit analysis is needed.

The finance and expenditure select committee is considering a report on decision-making around infrastructure investments.

Brent Edwards Wed, 18 Sep 2024

The idea of setting up an independent body to scrutinise fiscal policy has again been raised during consideration of the Auditor-General’s critical report into the former Labour Government’s New Zealand Upgrade and Shovel Ready programmes.

New Zealand Initiative senior fellow Nick Clark told

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Brent Edwards Wed, 18 Sep 2024
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