Michael Wood: Transport Minister says Waka Kotahi is investing $2.8 billion into State Highways between 2021 and 2024

Argument has broken out over how much the Government is investing in our roads. National claims the Government has reduced funding for State Highway maintenance by $164 million and local road maintenance by $314 million in this year's Budget. But Transport Minister Michael Wood says while the Budget document shows only $430 million  being spent on local roads, it excludes other funding methods. He says $414 million of debt funding in 2023 will bring total local road funding to $844 million which is an increase compared to last year. Wood says Waka Kotahi is investing $2.8 billion dollars into State Highways between 2021 and 2024.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.