Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): I've seen a range of reports from business leaders emphasising the significant impact that the Government's $12 billion New Zealand Upgrade Programme will have for the economy and for businesses. Business New Zealand chief executive Kirk Hope said the additional spending on roading infrastructure will be positive for business, while money for commuter rail services in Auckland and the Wellington region will also help build efficiency and productivity. Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor said, "This isn't just planning. It's targeted projects that are real. Often there's quite a lot of plans and options for projects with price tags that might be years away. I can see this is the infrastructure which is needed and it will happen." I'm pleased to be part of a Government that is getting on with the job of addressing years of under-investment in New Zealand's infrastructure.