Tuesday, 19 September, 2023 - 16:56The overwhelming highlight of the Great New Zealand Infrastructure Debate hosted by Infrastructure New Zealand, BNZ and Stuff was the high degree of political consensus that is developing on the provision of infrastructure. The challenge is now turning that consensus into progress and long-term certainty for the sector, says Infrastructure New Zealand’s Nick Leggett. "It is imperative that we turn this around and provide both the community and the infrastructure sector the confidence that there is a pipeline of projects being consented, funded and built to meet their needs." "The good news is that the changing political environment has seen far greater consensus develop across our five main political parties and that is extremely encouraging. The Great New Zealand Infrastructure Debate saw spokespeople from Labour, National, ACT, The Greens and New Zealand First discuss and agree on many of the solutions required."
