RNZ Politics HeadlinesFeb 16

New Zealand's first national infrastructure plan unveiled

The plan lays out 16 changes and 10 priorities needed to fix and update the nation's struggling roads, water, hospitals, schools and courts.

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New Zealand's first national infrastructure plan unveiled

The plan lays out 16 changes and 10 priorities needed to fix and update the nation's struggling roads, water, hospitals, schools and courts.

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In the 1920s, New Zealand cities faced a problem and an opportunity: electricity was a growing technological innovation with a clear economic benefit.

Across the country, cities held referendums to establish local power boards, which would take out huge loans to establish ... distribution networks...

... New Zealanders voted overwhelmingly in favour of it, with 85% support nationwide. "

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https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/17-02-2026/the-governments-infrastructure-plan-points-the-blame-at-the-government

The government’s infrastructure plan points the blame at the government

The National Infrastructure Plan, released today, sets out a vision for a more efficient, affordable future. But is infrastructure minister Chris Bishop willing to accept that he is part of the problem? 

The Spinoff
Feb 17 at 12:01amWeb