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'KiwiWorks' is proposed by the Alliance Party to create a dedicated state infrastructure agency in New Zealand. This initiative aims to address the country's reliance on private contractors due to past outsourcing and privatization practices that have led to increased costs and infrastructure failures.

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has indicated that the country will need to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure in the future. Recent issues such as sewage discharges from the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant underscore the urgency of restoring public sector capabilities. The funding for 'KiwiWorks' is expected to come from tax reforms targeting speculation and wealth.