New Zealand faces some big challenges. We can’t afford to build the infrastructure we need to solve them all. The Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP) is a way for us to identify the top infrastructure issues and solutions - so we can be sure we’re making the right decisions.
How it works
The IPP is a public menu of priority infrastructure proposals that have been submitted to us and gone through a standardised independent review process. This ensures that proposals meet key assessment criteria. A successful proposal will: meet New Zealand’s strategic objectives, represent value for money, and be a project or solution that can actually be delivered.
Anyone can submit a project or proposal for any part of New Zealand. This could include central government agencies, Crown entities, state-owned enterprises, mixed-ownership model companies, local government, council-controlled organisations, community housing providers, charitable organisations, community groups, individuals, and the private sector.
A proposal doesn’t have to be a built piece of infrastructure. It could be a solution to avoid the need for building new infrastructure, like a congestion charge that can help manage use of an existing road. Proposals can be submitted at different stages, from the initial idea, to options assessment, to the stage at which they are ready to be built. Submitters shouldn’t need to collect any additional information beyond what would normally be included as part of good project planning.
We will work to assess projects within a reasonable time frame and all endorsed proposals will be publicly listed on our website.
What’s the benefit?
The New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy recommended the development of an Infrastructure Priorities Programme to help provide certainty about future projects and solve our long-term challenges; from addressing climate change, improving our cities, connecting all regions of New Zealand, strengthening resilience and moving to a circular economy.
A robust assessment process can have benefits for infrastructure providers, decision-makers and the construction sector in determining future capability needs. Whether your proposal is successful or not, you will receive free, independent, and targeted advice from our assessors on how it could be improved.
Applications are closed
Applications for the Infrastructure Priorities Programme are closed.
Have a question about the Infrastructure Priority Programme? Take a look at our Frequently asked questions or email us.
