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flag New Zealand's new infrastructure bill aims to ease local councils' financial strain but faces criticism over rushed process and limited consultation.

flag New Zealand’s Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill has been introduced, with Labour supporting its first reading despite concerns over limited consultation and rushed development. flag The bill aims to provide stability for local councils facing financial strain from debt, water reform, and restricted revenue, while expanding to include transport infrastructure. flag Critics highlight that only select councils were consulted, excluding Local Government New Zealand and iwi, raising concerns about impacts on Māori land and Treaty obligations. flag Labour supports advancing the bill to select committee to address issues like levy requirements, greenfield development risks, and protections for Māori interests.

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