Kim Campbell, chief executive at the Employers and Manufacturers Association, responds to the Bill English infrastructure plan
The Minister of Finance has today revealed yet another glossy new report outlining a plan, which suggests we will have to invest $110 billion over the planning period of 30 years.
It's author, Treasury, are well assisted by private interests and advisers .
It is an elegantly presented mix of tables pictures and diagrams supported by interesting case studies. One could well be lulled into thinking it actually addresses the numerous infrastructure issues we face now and will continue to face as we grow.
It outlines what needs to done in some sectors and why, but it lacks a hard edge.