New Zealand needs new infrastructure – that much is a given. A longstanding infrastructure deficit and the need to drive economic growth and deliver social and community benefits in the wake of COVID-19 has seen an increased political focus on both 'shovel ready' and long-term projects. Plans to upgrade water infrastructure, build new energy infrastructure and housing, and improve transport networks are already in the works. This increased focus is very welcome, particularly when accompanied by a commitment to contribute significant government funds.
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Spotlight on Infrastructure
Published on:
23 September 2024
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PublicationThree Waters: Government announces $2.5 billion package to support local government transition
16/07/2021The Government yesterday substantially increased the size of the carrot to encourage local authorities to participate, by announcing a $2.5 billion package to support local government transition through the reforms to New Zealand’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services.
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Three Waters: Four new entities proposed
30/06/2021Today, Local Government Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta announced further details of the Government's full-scale regulatory and structural reform of water service delivery in New Zealand. The Government has proposed the boundaries for four publicly-owned water entities, to replace the existing 67, based on scale and population size.
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Three Waters: What's in the pipeline?
22/06/2021Under the leadership of Hon Nanaia Mahuta, the Government has been working hard on its proposed full-scale regulatory and structural reform of water service delivery.
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Three Waters: Where to from here?
15/11/2021Since our last update in June 2021, under the leadership of Hon Nanaia Mahuta, the Government has continued to progress its proposed full-scale regulatory and structural reform of water service delivery across Aotearoa New Zealand.
