The company started by the Government to build Auckland's Light Rail had zero employees a month after it was founded.
Written parliamentary questions show it now has at least one; chief executive Tommy Parker.
Auckland Light Rail Limited was established on October 6, and as of November 9, it engages 54 contractors and consultants.
National's transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says all Labour has done is hire consultants for the project, rather than deliver a business case.
But the Transport Minister says employment arrangements in the transport system are often project-by-project.
Michael Wood says they often rely on a large number of consultants and contractors.
Simeon Brown joined Mike Hosking.
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