37021 (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:	37021 (2026)
Question asked:	17 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_37021_2026
Document guid:	c5efe0a8-234f-4fe7-b8df-886ea31f1b3a

37021 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction: What, if anything, is his assessment of the current building and construction job market in New Zealand?

Hon Simon Watts: The building and construction job market is recovering, with demand growing strongly.