Infrastructure spending welcome but relies on a step change in execution - Infrastructure NZ

"We’re delighted with today’s announcement of $12 billion in new capital investment by the Government," says Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Paul Blair.

"The next critical step is to give the industry certainty, execute effectively, and procure in partnership with iwi, councils, and the private sector in alignment with the Construction Sector Accord principles.

"It is encouraging to see the Government using its recent surplus to invest in productive infrastructure to deliver environmental, social, cultural, and economic outcomes.

"Transport, health and regional investment, as well as earlier announced spending on schools, comprise the majority of the allocations. Read more