National's proposal to boost spending on transport and communications infrastructure by four and half billion is well overdue.
Despite the moans from libertarians and environmentalists, Key's proposal makes sound economic sence.
It's essential for a government in a small, isolated country like New Zealand to make a serious funding commitment to infrastructure, and its cheaper to do so during a recession when construction costs are lower.
Furthermore, the longer we put off essential development, the more expensive it becomes.
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Michael,
I stumbled across this article at Quadrant.
I've noticed that you focus on immigration and population issues from time to time and thought it may be of interest to you.
thanks, interesting article. I agree with the idea that we should probably be helping the immigrants who are already here find jobs before looking for new ones.
There are a high number of well-educated East Asians here who are under-employed due to language issues etc.
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