5 March, 2010
Thank you Harry for that introduction. I’d like to acknowledge: Hamilton MPs David Bennett, Tim Macindoe – who are constantly in my ear about the Waikato Expressway. City Transport Chair Dave McPherson and Waikato District Mayor Peter Harris. Regional Transport Committee Chair Norm Baker, and Deputy Chair Paula Southgate.
Read full speech >>2 March, 2010
The National Infrastructure Plan, issued today, shows the large scale of the Government's infrastructure programme and highlights some future issues that may require action, Infrastructure Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>18 February, 2010
The Government's $500 million Jobs and Growth infrastructure stimulus package is on track and supporting thousands of jobs around New Zealand, Infrastructure Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>7 September, 2009
Infrastructure Minister Bill English today welcomed the National Infrastructure Unit's release of a discussion paper on the state of New Zealand's infrastructure.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
Good morning and thank you. It is a pleasure to be here.
Read full speech >>12 August, 2009
The Government intends to involve the private sector in infrastructure projects where it makes sense for both taxpayers and users, Infrastructure Minister Bill English says.
Read full release >>25 May, 2009
Infrastructure Minister Bill English has announced appointments to the new National Infrastructure Advisory Board.
Read full release >>3 March, 2009
Speech to Korea New Zealand Business Forum
Read full speech >>2 March, 2009
The Government has approved $115 million of spending on new carriages and locomotives for KiwiRail and the establishment of a small unit within Treasury to manage the next stages of its infrastructure programme.
Read full release >>11 February, 2009
Prime Minister John Key and Infrastructure Minister Bill English today confirmed almost $500 million worth of publicly-funded building projects will be accelerated in the latest in a series of initiatives under the Government’s Jobs and Growth Plan.
Read full release >>10 December, 2008
Ministers Hon Bill English, Hon Gerry Brownlee and Hon Steven Joyce have today released the Briefings to the Incoming Ministers related to infrastructure issues covering the portfolios of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, Economic Development, Transport and Information and Communications Technology.
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