Articles tagged with Geoff
New Zealand Government's Strategic Response to National Infrastructure Plan and Economic Challenges
2 hours ago | 42 viewsThe Government acknowledges New Zealand’s economic challenges, including systemic issues, exposure to shocks like the Middle East conflict, and rising debt, and is committed to targeted support for working families while maintaining fiscal discipline. It plans to respond to the National Infrastructure Plan with significant reforms focused on better planning, asset management, project prioritization, and transparency to improve infrastructure efficiency and resilience. Efforts include enhancing investment reporting, fostering bipartisan consensus on infrastructure practices, and preparing a robust fuel plan to mitigate supply risks, all aimed at building a stronger, more sustainable future for New Zealand.
Tags: Katie Bradford Nick Leggett Kieran McAnulty Nicola Willis Paul Krugman Raveen Geoff Labour Infrastructure Infrastructure New Zealand National Infrastructure PlanJudith Collins Appointed President of NZ Law Commission, Will Leave Parliament in 2026
1 month ago | 345 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that Hon Judith Collins KC will be appointed President of the New Zealand Law Commission and will not stand as an MP in the 2026 election. Luxon praised Collins for her over two decades of dedicated public service, legal expertise, and leadership in various government roles. Collins will continue as an MP until her new position begins in mid-2026.
Tags: Christopher Luxon Judith Collins New Zealand Law Commission Sir Geoffrey Palmer New Zealand Parliament Minister Leader of the Opposition National Party Member of Parliament Hon Collins KCTransforming New Zealand's Infrastructure: Draft National Infrastructure Plan Unveiled
9 months ago | 2729 viewsOpening 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.
Tags: Geoff cooper Infrastructure Infrastructure commission National infrastructure New zealand Raveen jadura Symposium Zealand