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PPP Framework Provides Next Steps For Infrastructure Action
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 3:52 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
Leggett says the Framework sets out the right incentives and accountability mechanisms to enable PPPs to play an important role in meeting New Zealand’s future infrastructure needs. More >>
Unlocking ‘Lazy’ Capital To Build New Infrastructure For Our Future
Sunday, 10 November 2024, 3:16 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
New Zealand’s infrastructure gap is significant, and the long-term capital required to address it is a heavy burden for both central and local governments to bear alone. To overcome these challenges, we need to tap into capital. More >>
Attracting More Overseas Investment Can Supercharge Infrastructure
Saturday, 12 October 2024, 1:57 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
The infrastructure sector strongly advocates for greater use of private capital and PPPs across both large-scale and small-scale infrastructure projects and while some of that investment may come from NZ, the reality is that for the big projects it ... More >>
Understanding Infrastructure Needs Requires Vision For New Zealand’s Future
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 7:28 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
New Zealand’s National Infrastructure Plan requires, at its heart, a long-term vision for New Zealand, says Infrastructure New Zealand as it welcomes the release of the ‘Paying it Forward’ report from the Infrastructure Commission | Te Waihanga. ... More >>
RMA Replacement Legislation ‘the Big Game In Town’
Friday, 20 September 2024, 1:29 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand is also pleased to see the Government signal that it is working towards one regulatory plan per region because this is necessary to achieve more coordination and consistent outcomes in spatial planning. More >>
National Infrastructure Agency Will Hasten Infrastructure Delivery
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 11:46 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
The establishment of a new National Infrastructure Agency will assist and hasten the funding and delivery of critical New Zealand infrastructure, says Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett. More >>
Political Consensus The Key To Regional Deal Success
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 1:38 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
The long-term plan that Government has set out in the Strategic Framework for Regional Deals is to be applauded, but political consensus will be critical if these deals are to be a success, says Infrastructure New Zealand. More >>
Congestion Charging Can Help Unlock Potential Of Our Cities - Infrastructure New Zealand
Monday, 12 August 2024, 11:28 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s announcement that it will introduce legislation to progress congestion charging schemes for our major cities. More >>
Embracing Global Infrastructure Insights For National Progress
Sunday, 11 August 2024, 2:22 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
To be globally competitive, New Zealand needs to embrace international examples and be ambitious for its future. More >>
Proposed Reform Of Infrastructure System Essential For Progress - Infrastructure New Zealand
Friday, 14 June 2024, 9:31 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
“New Zealand's spending per capita on infrastructure is high compared to other OECD nations but the value we get from that investment is in the bottom 10%. That has to be turned around,” says Infrastructure New Zealand Policy Director Michelle ... More >>
Road Pricing Required To Bridge Transport Funding Gap
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 6:45 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
New Zealand needs to properly price the cost of its roads as soon as possible, and better charge the cost of those roads to users. That is the stark message from Infrastructure New Zealand. More >>
Investment In Northland Infrastructure Vital For Growth, Say Industry Leaders
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 5:30 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasiah, and Nick Leggett, Chief Executive of Infrastructure New Zealand, are backing the Northland Corporate Group report for critical infrastructure investment in Northland. More >>
Funding And Financing Key To Public-private Infrastructure Partnership
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 9:52 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
Bringing the public and private sectors together to chart a path ahead for the investment required to bridge our growing infrastructure gap is the key concern of today’s Infrastructure Funding and Financing Conference in Wellington. The sold-out conference, ... More >>
Incoming Government Can Save Billions With More Certain Infrastructure Pipeline
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 6:04 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
The new Government has a unique chance to end the instability in New Zealand’s infrastructure pipeline and save money by committing to a longer-term plan to build what the country needs to grow and prosper. That’s the message from Infrastructure ... More >>
Infrastructure Sector Positive About National Party Transport Policy
Monday, 31 July 2023, 12:43 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
The infrastructure sector has welcomed the National Party’s transport policy, which signals vital progress on projects across our cities and regions. Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive, Nick Leggett, says that while the projects announced ... More >>
How New Zealand Built Its Housing Crisis: Te Waihanga Releases New Research Insights
Monday, 4 April 2022, 8:40 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
New research from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga shows how Kiwis laid the foundations of today’s housing crisis over half a century ago. Te Waihanga Economics Director Peter Nunns says that house prices have bolted since ... More >>
Government Makes The Right Call On Three Waters Reform Programme
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 1:09 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand supports the Government’s decision to progress the Three Waters Reform Programme given the status quo isn’t working and cannot continue. Infrastructure New Zealand General Manager Claire Edmondson says, “The case for ... More >>
Draft New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 8:50 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
There is plenty in the Draft New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy for the infrastructure sector to like, Infrastructure New Zealand General Manager Claire Edmondson says. The 243-page draft strategy containing 67 recommendations to Government, local government ... More >>
Interim Report On The Future For Local Government Review
Friday, 8 October 2021, 1:53 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes the release of the interim report on the Future for Local Government Review, saying it makes a strong case for much needed change. “The report confirms that all is not well in New Zealand’s local government system ... More >>
Advancing The Evidence Base – Three Waters Reform Programme
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 3:02 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
About the Reports Phase 2 Analysis – advancing the evidence base Today the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) released a second tranche of evidence-based reports, commissioned to inform the case for change for the Three Waters Reform Programme. The complete ... More >>