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Key supporting documents and information relating to the National Infrastructure Plan. This includes, briefing notes to the Minister for Infrastructure, and letters sent by the Minister to local government and central government agencies.

Documents

Proactive release: National Infrastructure Plan - key advice

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Proactive release: Cabinet Economic Policy Committee Paper - National Infrastructure Plan

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Aide memoire: Final draft cabinet paper on the National Infrastructure Plan - 17 July 2024

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Aide memoire: Draft cabinet paper on the National Infrastructure Plan - 4 July 2024

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Letters from Mins Bishop and Watts

Minister for Infrastructure Hon Chris Bishop and Minister for Local Government Hon Watts issued letters to local councils to discuss the National Infrastructure Pipeline and to inform them about the National Infrastructure Plan. 

One letter was sent to the 11 councils who were not contributing to the Pipeline, requesting their contributions.

The other letter was sent to the remaining councils who were contributing to the Pipeline, encouraging them to make continued updates to and improvements to their Pipeline data.

Letter from Ministers Bishop and Watt: Request for regular information contributions to the National Infrastructure Pipeline

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Letters from Mins Bishop and Watts: Improving contributions to the National Infrastructure Pipeline

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Letters from the Minister for Infrastructure

Minister for Infrastructure Hon Chris Bishop issued letters to Ministers and a range of agencies and local government entities to inform them about the National Infrastructure Plan.

Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to Local Government

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Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to Crown Infrastructure Partners

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Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to Kāinga Ora

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Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to Ministers

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Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to Rau Paenga

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Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to NZ Post

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Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to Sport NZ

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Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to Tamaki Redevelopment Company Ltd

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Research
PUBLISHED 17 FEBRUARY 2026
Forward Guidance

Our Forward Guidance provides forecast investment levels for different infrastructure sectors, grounded by what is sustainable and affordable for New Zealanders. A number of supporting technical reports add to this research.

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Research
PUBLISHED 25 JUNE 2025
Getting what we need

This research looks at what New Zealanders expect from and may be willing to pay for New Zealand’s infrastructure and its services. It analyses a wide range of previous studies that covered different timeframes and topics. In doing so, this brings a much-needed perspective.

The Pipeline

The National Infrastructure Pipeline provides insights into planned infrastructure projects across New Zealand, giving industry information to help coordinate and plan.

Explore the Pipeline

National Infrastructure Plan

The National Infrastructure Plan sets out a 30-year pathway for improving how New Zealand plans and delivers infrastructure.