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Press release – National Road Carriers

The latest announcement from Transport Minister Simeon Brown is another positive sign that the government-led government is taking the issue of roads and infrastructure seriously. “Investment in our road network must come at the right pace to help New Zealand…The latest announcement from Transport Minister Simeon Brown is another positive sign that the government-led government is taking the issue of roads and infrastructure seriously.

“Investment in our road network must come at pace to help New Zealand unlock its true economic potential. More efficient freight routes are inextricably linked to higher productivity, and with our economy currently facing significant headwinds, anything the government can do to keep things running will be beneficial,” says Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO of National Road Carriers .

“Signing these agreements gives contractors the certainty that they must invest in the resources needed to implement such large projects. This is exactly the type of certainty the NRC was seeking.”

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