新西兰提出的2026年特大部合并提案引起了人们对被搁置的环境优先事项和仓促改革的关切。 New Zealand’s proposed 2026 mega-ministry merger raises concerns over sidelined environmental priorities and rushed reforms.

新西兰计划在2026年7月前将住房、交通、环境和地方政府合并为一个单一的“超级部”的计划引起了产业领导人的关注,包括VIA首席执行官Greig Epps。 New Zealand’s plan to merge housing, transport, environment, and local government into a single "mega-ministry" by July 2026 has drawn concern from industry leaders, including VIA CEO Greig Epps. Epps在承认潜在协调效益的同时,警告这一转移会因过度强调运输和住房而使农业、能源和废物等关键环境驱动因素被忽略的风险。 While acknowledging potential coordination benefits, Epps warns the move risks sidelining key environmental drivers like agriculture, energy, and waste by overemphasizing transport and housing. 他告诫说,仓促大修可能干扰关于排放标准、车辆条例和清洁车辆标准的紧急工作,敦促政府将跨部门协作、专门知识和对结构变革的明确领导放在优先地位。 He cautions that a rushed overhaul could disrupt urgent work on emissions standards, vehicle regulations, and the Clean Vehicle Standard, urging the government to prioritize cross-ministry collaboration, specialist expertise, and clear leadership over structural change.