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Government gives green light to 30-year infrastructure plan

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Publish Date
Wed, 17 Jun 2026, 6:08am
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said New Zealand is an outlier internationally in requiring a second practical driving test when moving from restricted to full. NZME photograph by Mark Mitchell
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said New Zealand is an outlier internationally in requiring a second practical driving test when moving from restricted to full. NZME photograph by Mark Mitchell

An aim to squeeze more out of every dollar on infrastructure spending. 

The Government's agreeing to all recommendations and acting on all priorities in the Infrastructure Commission's National Plan. 

The 30-year document includes reviewing the Land Transport Fund and requiring Crown entities to publish long-term investment plans. 

Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett told Andrew Dickens it's a vital piece of work. 

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