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Government responds to National Infrastructure Plan

PUBLISHED 16 JUNE 2026

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

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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.

Latest Snapshot for the National Infrastructure Pipeline is now available
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PUBLISHED 18 MARCH 2026
Latest Snapshot for the National Infrastructure Pipeline is now available

The latest Snapshot for the National Infrastructure Pipeline is now available.

Online tickets still available for our 2026 Infrastructure Symposium
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PUBLISHED 13 MARCH 2026
Online tickets still available for our 2026 Infrastructure Symposium

In person tickets for our 2026 Infrastructure Symposium have sold out, but you can still register to watch the event online.

Our submission on Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120
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PUBLISHED 12 MARCH 2026
Our submission on Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120

We have published our submission on Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120. Our submission supports provisions enabling greater housing and commercial development around rapid transit stations and town centres, while opposing rules that would unnecessarily constrain development in Auckland's most accessible and well-serviced locations.

National Infrastructure Plan sets path for next 30 years
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PUBLISHED 17 FEBRUARY 2026
National Infrastructure Plan sets path for next 30 years

Today, we have published the National Infrastructure Plan. It sets out a practical, affordable pathway to deliver the infrastructure New Zealanders need to thrive over the next 30 years.