36504 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction

Written Question

Published date: 27 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36504 (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_36504_2026
Document guid:	0b074c75-3e40-4ed9-b9e3-d1d995a57d01

36504 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction: Does he agree with Builders Academy that "If we want more qualified builders in New Zealand, we have to keep apprentices in the game"; if not, why not?

Hon Simon Watts: Yes