Infrastructure News & Articles

New Zealand's Fast-track Approvals System Boosts Economic Growth with Streamlined Project Processes

1 week ago | 225 views

The Fast-track Approvals system, established six months ago, aims to streamline project approvals in New Zealand for economic growth. The system allows for expedited processing of project applications through expert panels, with over 50 projects applying so far. Additional projects can be referred into the process, with decisions expected on key projects by the end of the year.

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Government-Funded Infrastructure Projects Worth $6 Billion Set to Boost Economy and Create Jobs Nationwide

2 weeks ago | 309 views

Billions of dollars in government-funded infrastructure projects are set to begin in the next few months, creating thousands of jobs and driving economic activity nationwide. The projects include new roads, hospitals, schools, and government buildings, aimed at improving infrastructure quality to boost the economy and help with the cost of living. The Infrastructure for Growth work program has delivered on actions to strengthen the infrastructure pipeline, with future projects totaling $207 billion planned across various sectors.

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Transforming New Zealand's Infrastructure: Draft National Infrastructure Plan Unveiled

1 month ago | 626 views

Opening Good morning. It’s great to be here today for the release of the draft National Infrastructure Plan – or the NIP. I’d like to thank Raveen Jaduram, Geoff Cooper, and the entire team at the Infrastructure Commission for hosting this Symposium and for their hard work on putting the NIP together.

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New Zealand Infrastructure Minister Urges Public Feedback on Draft National Infrastructure Plan for Economic Growth and Better Value

1 month ago | 383 views

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop encourages New Zealanders to have their say on the draft National Infrastructure Plan released today by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission. “Improving the way we plan, fund, maintain and build our infrastructure is critical to boosting economic growth and increasing productivity and living standards, and so the Government welcomes today’s draft report by the independent Infrastructure Commission. “Contrary to many perceptions, New Zealand spends a lot on infrastructure.

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