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PUBLISHED 29 JULY 2026

We've published the latest podcast in our Infrastructure for a better future series.

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Infrastructure lessons from around New Zealand: Renewing the Cook Strait cables
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News
PUBLISHED 27 JULY 2026
Infrastructure lessons from around New Zealand: Renewing the Cook Strait cables

Our latest ‘Infrastructure lessons from around New Zealand’ case study explores how Transpower is planning the renewal of the Cook Strait high voltage direct current (HVDC) cables.

Flood damage to infrastructure is expected to grow
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PUBLISHED 9 JULY 2026
Flood damage to infrastructure is expected to grow

New research by Earth Sciences New Zealand, commissioned by Te Waihanga, explores how flood damage to infrastructure could change under different climate scenarios. It shows that, across the scenarios modelled, flood damage is expected to increase over the coming decades, with the impacts felt unevenly across the country.

Latest infrastructure endorsements published
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PUBLISHED 16 JUNE 2026
Latest infrastructure endorsements published

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, has published the results of the third round of the Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP).

Government responds to National Infrastructure Plan
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PUBLISHED 16 JUNE 2026
Government responds to National Infrastructure Plan

The Government has released its formal response to the National Infrastructure Plan. This marks a new phase for New Zealand’s infrastructure system.

New research identifies key challenges for New Zealand’s energy infrastructure
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Research
PUBLISHED 12 JUNE 2026
New research identifies key challenges for New Zealand’s energy infrastructure

Our latest research finds that while the cost to build renewable generation is falling, we face challenges with short-term electricity price volatility and with the long-term investment needed to power a larger, low-carbon economy.

Podcast: Looking after what we've got
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PUBLISHED 8 JUNE 2026
Podcast: Looking after what we've got

We've published the latest podcast in our Infrastructure for a better future series.

Strengthening infrastructure investment assurance
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PUBLISHED 6 MAY 2026
Strengthening infrastructure investment assurance

The Government has recently announced changes to the investment assurance system so that the public sector can effectively plan, deliver, and manage the infrastructure New Zealanders need. 

Understanding project leadership
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PUBLISHED 22 APRIL 2026
Understanding project leadership

Today at your annual symposium, we have released a new report that finds that organisational and leadership factors are more likely to drive cost overruns on major projects than technical issues. 

Annual symposium sets out pathway to 2060
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PUBLISHED 22 APRIL 2026
Annual symposium sets out pathway to 2060

Today, we held our annual Infrastructure Symposium, Pathway to 2060. Over 150 infrastructure leaders attended in person at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland and we had more attend online.

Podcast: The heart of the city
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PUBLISHED 13 APRIL 2026
Podcast: The heart of the city

Alain Bertaud, one of the world's most influential urbanists, recently visited our offices and sat down with Te Waihanga Chief Executive, Geoff Cooper, to talk about urban planning, zoning, congestion charging and the heart of the city as part of our Infrastructure for a better future podcast series.

How New Zealand can get more growth from its infrastructure
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PUBLISHED 9 APRIL 2026
How New Zealand can get more growth from its infrastructure

Our recent research spotlights the role of infrastructure in driving productivity and economic growth.