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Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand is the nation’s leading infrastructure member association.
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Metro Rail Funding Welcome But Asset Management Must Be A Priority
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 1:10 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
The Draft National Infrastructure Plan sets out that around 60% of investment should be directed towards renewing and replacing existing infrastructure. More >>
Labour’s Future Fund Proposal On The Right Track
Monday, 20 October 2025, 2:18 pm | Infrastructure NZ
A Future Fund, as Labour has proposed, has the potential to bring scale, certainty and domestic capital into the system to fund much needed infrastructure. More >>
Procurement Rules Shake Up Long Overdue
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 11:54 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand and its industry partners have consistently highlighted the need for reform. More >>
New Skilled Residency Pathway Welcome But Urgency Needed
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 10:55 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
A survey by Infrastructure NZ in February indicated that 56% of the industry thought the risk of staff attrition would increase over the next 12 months. More >>
Benefits Of Transmission Gully And Kāpiti Expressway Prove Value Of Large-Scale Infrastructure
Friday, 19 September 2025, 11:01 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
“Transmission Gully has not been without challenges, but the benefits are undeniable. This stretch of new road alone is saving travellers nearly 2 million hours a year, making journeys safer, faster and more reliable, and helping unlock growth across ... More >>
Transmission Gully Resurfacing Frustrating
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 1:09 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“The public will want to understand why this work is required, what the impact will be on road users, and how costs are being managed. Clear communication is important to maintain confidence.” More >>
Time For National And Labour To Back Four-Year Term Referendum
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 9:33 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
“The Select Committee’s report on the Term of Parliament Bill offers a rare opportunity to reform our electoral system in a way that supports better long-term decision-making,” says Chief Executive Nick Leggett. More >>
If A Road Is Worth Building, It’s Worth Paying For
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 7:09 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
The fairest and most sustainable approach is for those who use the road to contribute to its upkeep and operation. Having a charge for each user also properly tests demand. It is not fair to ask all taxpayers, many of whom will never use the road, to foot ... More >>
Young Pasifika Leader’s Story Highlights Infrastructure Awards
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 7:41 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
“Karina embodies the future of infrastructure in Aotearoa,” says Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett. “She leads with humility, technical excellence, and cultural intelligence, and her leadership is lifting others along the way.” More >>
Electronic Road Pricing Is Coming – Let’s Get Ready
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 11:01 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
“User-charging is a fair, proven way to fund infrastructure. E-RUC will make it easier to apply that principle consistently across all vehicles, whether petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid, and as our transport system evolves.” More >>
Canada’s Emphasis On Infrastructure Delivery Provides Us Lessons
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 10:13 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
Toronto’s health infrastructure delivery is one of the standout takeaways from Infrastructure New Zealand’s just-released report, Building Strong Foundations. More >>
$6 Billion Stimulus A Promising Start – But It Must Be The Start Of A More Certain Pipeline
Sunday, 20 July 2025, 1:43 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick says the projects outlined for commencement by the end of the year are a strong signal, and already positive anecdotal signals on the ground are positive. More >>
National Infrastructure Plan A Chance For Generational Change
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 11:28 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
We are encouraged that the draft Plan also presents a New Zealand-specific framework for infrastructure planning that takes into account the country’s unique characteristics, says Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett. More >>
How Foreign Direct Investment Is Helping Deliver World Leading Infrastructure In NZ
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 12:38 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“The benefit of being a new company is that we started with a blank canvas and have been able to define our own culture, the way we work, and the kind of people we want to help take us on that journey.” More >>
Manawatū Tararua Highway Should Open As A Toll Road
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 1:26 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“New infrastructure such as the Manawatū Tararua Highway comes with significant ongoing costs. Choosing not to use tolling doesn’t make those costs disappear, it simply shifts the burden onto all New Zealand road users, including those who ... More >>
Infrastructure NZ Backs NPS To Strengthen Infrastructure Decision-Making
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:51 pm | Infrastructure NZ
Infrastructure NZ particularly welcomes changes that will make consenting for new or expanding existing quarries easier and faster, and believes the new NPS for Natural Hazards is a much-needed addition. More >>
No Big Bang For Infrastructure In Budget 2025
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:30 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
The headline infrastructure funding commitment is a $1 billion allocation to health facility upgrades and maintenance, including the Nelson Hospital redevelopment and Wellington Regional Hospital Emergency Department refurbishment. More >>
Four-Year Term Referendum Must Include Local Government
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:09 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
This Bill is a great opportunity to improve our system of government across all levels. Let’s make sure we get it right and give the public a say on a simple and enduring solution. More >>
Health Infrastructure Plan Can Be Supported By Private Investment - Infrastructure New Zealand
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 11:37 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
We see this as an opportunity for the Government to expand its approach to using private capital in the provision of health infrastructure, while still ensuring ownership of the assets remains with the Crown. More >>
Resilience Of Port Side Infrastructure Critical To Ferry Project
Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:13 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
“Ensuring reliability and resilience is critical,” McCormick says. “As we face increasing risks from adverse weather and seismic activity, we must design infrastructure that stands the test of time.” More >>
