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Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand is the nation’s leading infrastructure member association.
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Tolls The Way To Go For New RoNS
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:00 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“Safe and efficient four-lane and grade-separated highways are not cheap, yet they are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to improving New Zealand’s land transport network,” says Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett. 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 >>
A Welcome Solution For Auckland’s Water
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 6:38 pm | Infrastructure NZ
“We are supportive of the Auckland announcement because Watercare will be able to spread the cost of its spending across the life of the assets so there is a fairer split of the bill across residents who will benefit.” 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 >>
A Fast Track To A More Sure-footed Future
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 12:21 pm | Infrastructure NZ
‘Setting us up for a more sure-footed future’ is how Infrastructure New Zealand is describing the Government’s new fast-tracking consent legislation introduced to Parliament today. “It is widely recognised that New Zealand faces the dual challenges ... More >>
Building Infrastructure Faster Pays Off For Local Communities
Monday, 19 February 2024, 10:39 am | Infrastructure NZ
The expediated reopening of State Highway 25A on the Coromandel Peninsula following the damaging storm events of January 2023 increased GDP in the region by $85.88 million, according to a new report released by Infrastructure New Zealand. “This is a great ... More >>
Financial Independence Critical For Sustainable Funding Of Water
Monday, 22 January 2024, 6:04 pm | Infrastructure NZ
Long-term financial independence is critical for enabling local water entities to sustainably manage water assets and water standards into the future, according to a newly released policy position on water infrastructure and services by Infrastructure ... More >>
Three Waters Announcement A Step Towards A Sustainable Water Future
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 11:37 am | Infrastructure NZ
The Government’s announcement to repeal and replace the Three Waters reform programme ends uncertainty for the local government sector and many local communities and charts a path towards a long-term and sustainable solution to improving water infrastructure ... More >>
City Deals Can Rebalance Central And Local Government Relationships Over Infrastructure
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 8:39 am | Infrastructure NZ
The incoming Government has the opportunity to rebalance the relationship between central and local government and address New Zealand’s massive infrastructure deficit by adopting city and regional deals. “Infrastructure New Zealand sees city and ... More >>
INZ Open Letter To Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon
Monday, 13 November 2023, 9:01 am | Infrastructure NZ
INZ Open Letter To Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon. The letter includes: A proposal for a government-hosted Uplift New Zealand Forum to be held prior to Christmas to identify short, medium and long-term priorities in infrastructure. A recommendation ... 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 >>
Let’s Turn Political Consensus Into Progress
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 4:12 pm | Infrastructure New Zealand
The overwhelming highlight of the Great New Zealand Infrastructure Debate hosted by Infrastructure New Zealand, BNZ and Stuff was the high degree of political consensus that is developing on the provision of infrastructure. The challenge is now turning ... More >>
Urgent Action Needed To Establish A Guaranteed Infrastructure Pipeline
Sunday, 13 August 2023, 8:43 pm | Infrastructure NZ
This year’s General Election will be pivotal in shaping New Zealand’s infrastructure future. “With a national infrastructure deficit exceeding $200 billion, the need for a clear and guaranteed pipeline to guide New Zealand's development is critical,” ... 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 >>
Building Nations Conference Highlights Chief Infrastructure Sector Concerns
Friday, 19 November 2021, 11:23 am | Infrastructure New Zealand
New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit and how it will be funded and financed, climate change and the role of infrastructure to mitigate impacts, and attracting talent and retaining skills are the three chief issues of concern to members attending Infrastructure ... More >>
Auckland’s Light Rail Project Needs To Keep Moving
Friday, 29 October 2021, 12:24 pm | Infrastructure NZ
Auckland Light Rail’s indicative business case and shortlist of options is an encouraging light at the end of the tunnel for Aucklanders, Infrastructure New Zealand General Manager Claire Edmondson says. “Light rail is a massive catalyst for economic ... 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 >>
