Coalition aligned on push to attract foreign investment

Winston Peters is proposing a $100bn “future fund” for infrastructure projects, signaling a shift towards foreign investment, in line with the government’s plans to relax foreign investment rules and establish a National Infrastructure Agency. Despite NZ First’s historical opposition to foreign investment, all coalition parties seem to be aligned on this issue, with Peters likely taking his proposal to the 2026 election. Peters also hinted at a potential softening on foreign property ownership restrictions, indicating a possible shift in his stance.

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