It's a much-needed record funding boost in pothole prevention. 

The Transport Agency's confirmed it'll put just over $2 billion into prevention on state highways, and nearly $2 billion for local roads. 

It'll cover resealing, rehabilitation, and drainage maintenance, with more than 62,000 holes recorded last year. 

Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett told Mike Hosking that the funding won't cover as much as it would've a few years ago because costs have risen. 

He says larger investments and more consistency will result in better efficiency. 

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