Articles tagged with New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
New Guidance to Boost New Zealand Government Infrastructure Management and Maintenance
1 week ago | 157 viewsNew Zealand’s Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced new guidance from the Infrastructure Commission aimed at improving how government agencies maintain and manage nearly half of the country’s infrastructure assets. The Asset Management and Investment Planning guidance provides clear expectations, tools, and accountability measures to address widespread poor asset management in sectors like health, education, and justice. This initiative is part of a broader government program focused on practical improvements now and longer-term system changes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining existing infrastructure to avoid higher future replacement costs.
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1 month ago | 161 viewsThe New Zealand Infrastructure Commission's latest update reveals nearly 12,000 infrastructure projects worth $275 billion, showing significant growth from $237 billion in June, with $181 billion now having full or partial funding. The Pipeline, covering projects across government and private sectors in areas like transport, water, and education, provides a comprehensive view to support better planning, economic growth, and workforce confidence. This update will guide the National Infrastructure Plan by highlighting funded and unfunded initiatives, improving decision-making and system performance nationwide.
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4 months ago | 526 viewsThe latest quarterly update from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission reveals that the value of infrastructure initiatives in the National Infrastructure Pipeline has increased to $237.1 billion, with a $30.2 billion growth from the previous quarter, as stated by Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. The Pipeline, managed by the Commission, encompasses over 9,200 projects, aiding in planning for future infrastructure projects across various sectors and contributing to about 4% of the country's GDP. Efforts are being made to enhance transparency and data quality within the Pipeline, with ongoing collaboration from 121 organizations, and the final National Infrastructure Plan is expected to be released in December.
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6 months ago | 1154 viewsInfrastructure 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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