There's another $1.2 billion for the Regional Infrastructure Fund - to support regional economies.

It’s also allocating $2.7-billion package for roads, rail and public transport. The package includes a billion-dollars to speed up Roads of National Significance construction, 940-million to repair weather-damaged roads and an investment in rail networks.

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones told Heather du Plessis-Allan this will be different from the Provincial Growth Fund.

Jones says “We’re driven by common sense.”

LISTEN ABOVE.

There's another $1.2 billion for the Regional Infrastructure Fund - to support regional economies. 
It’s also allocating $2.7-billion package for roads, rail and public transport. The package includes a billion-dollars to speed up Roads of National Significance construction, 940-million to repair weather-damaged roads and an investment in rail networks. 
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones told Heather du Plessis-Allan this will be different from the Provincial Growth Fund. 
Jones says “We’re driven by common sense.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.