Improving infrastructure tools for Fast-track
The Government will strengthen infrastructure funding settings to ensure the costs of growth from incoming Fast-track developments can be recovered.
Progress on climate adaptation too slow as risks grow
He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission's latest report finds that adaptation in New Zealand is still not keeping pace with growing climate risks.
Government responds to Infrastructure Plan
The Government has released its formal response to the independent National Infrastructure Plan, setting out how it will respond to the Infrastructure Commission’s sixteen recommendations.
Incentivising councils to go for housing growth
The Government has committed funding to back councils that support housing growth.
Budget 2026 allocates $400 million over four years through a tagged contingency for the new Incentives for Growth Fund.
Funding to boost resilient planning system
The Government says New Zealanders will benefit from better information about natural hazard risks, and faster and more consistent planning decisions under major new investment for planning reforms.