New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga

From all of us at the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy holidays.   We’re closed over the holiday break from 21 December 2024 to 6 January 2025. We look forward to continuing to work with you in 2025. #Holidays #2025 #Christmas #Hours

📢 | Applications for the first round of the Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP) close on 20 December. Find out more about submitting a proposal at https://lnkd.in/dHb7zUmN #Infrastructure #Priorities #NZ #Deadline #Application #IPP

Last week, Te Waihanga CEO Geoff Cooper provided an update on the development of the National Infrastructure Plan and some of the Commission’s new research on insurance and resilience to Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ)'s National Council.   Geoff talked through several approaches to managing risk from natural hazards and how the ‘best’ approach will vary based on circumstances. One key to determining the best approach to managing risk is good asset management practice. As Geoff noted: ‘If you don’t know where your asset is, or its condition, it’s impossible to know how to manage your risks’.     This is a particularly important discussion because in recent decades New Zealand has experienced some of the highest reported damage caused by natural hazards across OECD countries.     Work is underway across government to improve risk management, resilience and recovery settings, and we are supportive of these efforts. This is also a topic we’re looking at in the development of the National Infrastructure Plan, as we know New Zealand is highly exposed to natural hazards, and risks will rise due to climate change. See ‘Testing our thinking: Developing the National Infrastructure Plan’ to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gKDU8Z9q Graph, below, source: Te Waihanga analysis of EM-DAT database (Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters, 2024) and the World Bank GDP data, using Lloyd’s approach (Centre for Economics and Business Research, 2012). As reporting of natural damage disaster damage costs is variable even among high-income countries, these figures should be treated with some caution (Jones et al., 2022).

WE'RE HIRING! | We’re looking for a Human Resources Manager who can have a big role in the success of our busy team.  You’ll be supporting our people in everything from bringing on new starters to growing their skills to promoting safety and wellbeing.  Just as importantly, you can help us continue to foster a culture where people get the chance to do what they do best while feeling supported and engaged. Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/gUHXdYQ8 Applications close on 19 December 2024. #Careers #Hiring #Jobs #Infrastructure #HR #NZ

🗨️ HAVE YOUR SAY: Submissions closing 10 December | New Zealanders have different expectations for what we want and need from our infrastructure – our roads, schools, hospitals, water networks and more. We also need to make some big decisions about getting the infrastructure we need in the right places at the right time, and in a way that’s affordable. To do this we need to develop a shared, long-term view of our infrastructure expectations and priorities. That’s why we’re working on a National Infrastructure Plan. Our discussion document that sets out our thinking as we begin to develop the Plan. The discussion document describes what we expect the Plan will cover and the problem it’s trying to solve, as well as the approach we’re proposing to take to develop it. We will also be consulting on a draft Plan before we develop the final Plan. We’re sharing it to test our thinking and give you the chance to share your thoughts and answer some key questions. Let us know if we’ve got it right or if there are issues you think we’ve missed. Find out more and provide feedback: https://lnkd.in/gKDU8Z9q

Masterclass Recap: Achieving Cost Confidence A big thank you to Lawrie Saegers for leading today’s Infrastructure Leaders Network Masterclass. Lawrie shared valuable insights on building cost confidence in public infrastructure projects, emphasising the importance of solid planning, accurate forecasting, and best practices throughout the business case process. It was great to see such active participation, with attendees sharing their perspectives and exploring practical ways to strengthen project outcomes. Sessions like these are a great reminder of how collaboration and shared learning can make a real difference across the sector. We’re looking forward to continuing these important conversations and creating more opportunities to connect. #Infrastructure #MeetUp #Learning #Leadership #NewZealand

🗨️ HAVE YOUR SAY | We’re working on an independent infrastructure plan for Aotearoa New Zealand to help us make the right investment decisions, so we have the right infrastructure in the right place, at the right time. We want to know if we’re on the right track or if we’re missing any key pieces of the puzzle. Are we focusing too much on certain areas of infrastructure or are we not focusing enough on others? Are we taking the right approach to the plan? Find out more and submit feedback at https://lnkd.in/gFs9U7bc #Infrastructure #Feedback #NewZealand #Plan #TeWaihanga

EVENT | As part of our Infrastructure Leaders Network we're hosting an online Masterclass session with Lawrie Saegers, Managing Director at Rawlinsons. During the session you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies for building cost confidence in public infrastructure projects. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the session. This is a unique opportunity for senior public-sector infrastructure leaders. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gKp96Hvh #Event #Masterclass #TeWaihanga #Learn #Infrastructure #QandA #Leadership #Projects

💻 WEBINAR | Have a question about our work on a National Infrastructure Plan? We're hosting an Ask us anything webinar on Thursday 28 November at 11:00am (Please note: the date and time of the webinar has changed). We'll give a brief overview of our approach to the Plan as set out in our recently published discussion document and then open the floor to questions. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/g5yXHhXw View the discussion document: https://lnkd.in/gKDU8Z9q #QandA #Infrastructure #Plan #Questions #Webinar #

🏗️ | We have published an updated approach for New Zealand Public Private Partnerships. The 'New Zealand PPP Framework: A Blueprint for Future Transactions' outlines a series of enhancements to the government’s approach to planning, procuring and delivering future Public Private Partnership projects, designed to ensure that PPP remains a useful and relevant construction tool for New Zealand infrastructure. Find out more about the updated approach: https://lnkd.in/gyYfbnAw #PPP #Infrastructure #Framework #Guidance #ProjectDelivery #NewZealand #TeWaihanga