Focus on infrastructure came just days after Government canned planned Dunedin Hospital build.
Finance spokesperson Simon Bridges invokes Norman Kirk at caucus retreat.
A decision on a second harbour crossing will be made next year.
But Grant Robertson says the days of across-the-board financial help from government are over.
Petrol prices were 30% higher, while construction prices were up 16% on a year earlier.
Phase one is a ‘stamp it out’ approach.
Staff absenteeism could cause further supply chain problems.
PCR testing has also been increased to cope with expected rise in Omicron cases.
Businesses should consider how they will keep operating if their workers are affected by the virus.
Treasury worries about KiwiRail’s approach to iwi over extending the lease.