36499 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction

Written Question

Published date: 27 Aug 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36499 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister for Building and Construction
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	23 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36499_2026
Document guid:	618f10b5-17f7-43d9-a7f1-f1b70468b60d

36499 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction: Does he agree with Construction Matters that "the Kiwi building sector can be a particularly tough nut to crack"?

Hon Simon Watts: Yes, I agree it is a complex sector.