Politics

Govt promises major spend on infrastructure

18:08 pm on 11 December 2019

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The government is promising a major spend on infrastructure over the next five years, unveiling a $12 billion boost - with more than half going to transport.

The announcement is part of a plan to counter slowing economic growth - with the latest opening of the government's books showing a deficit forecast for this financial year.

RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has the story.