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Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ report suggests it takes 15 years to deliver major transport links across the country

Published: Oct. 19, 2022, 6:37 p.m.

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A new report suggests New Zealand is missing out on billions of dollars as a result of delayed decision-making over infrastructure.

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The report commissioned by Infrastructure New Zealand suggests it currently takes on average 15 years to deliver major transport links across the country.

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Meanwhile traffic congestion is costing Aucklanders up to $1.3 billion annually, more than $1,000 a year per adult living in the city.

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Infrastructure New Zealand Policy Director Michelle McCormick told Mike Hosking delays have been down to an array of reasons.

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