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  • Opposition parties argue the government’s $1 billion infrastructure plan is desperate and piecemeal, and will do little to address the housing crisis.

The government said the new infrastructure fund would help councils break the deadlock on new house building, while signalling it is prepared to wield its statutory powers to stop land-banking.

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John Key made the announcement at the National Party conference in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / Chris Bramwell