# Infrastructure Now or Pay Later

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-05-25T08:12:23+00:00
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## Resource

New Zealanders are battling rising costs and daily survival, yet Kieran McAnulty insists politicians must still tackle the nation’s crumbling infrastructure—critical for housing, healthcare, and transport. While Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop pushes for smarter planning, tighter controls, and a national utility database, McAnulty blasts the government for launching projects without funding, warning of repeat failures. He insists Labour will support any pre-funded infrastructure, regardless of origin, to ensure certainty. McAnulty also rejects choosing one transit mode over others, stressing all transport types are vital. Āpōpō’s Murray Pugh adds that infrastructure’s true value lies in the services it enables—not just the structures—and warns that ignoring maintenance today will cost far more tomorrow, urging long-term planning beyond political cycles. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a0f302a8d0ac2643

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