ACT's Infrastructure Policy
ACT supports infrastructure funded by the users who benefit through road user charges, water user charges, and public-private partnerships. They oppose government borrowing for infrastructure and support removing consenting barriers that delay private infrastructure investment.
In simple terms
Make users pay for infrastructure through charges, bring in private investment, and cut red tape so infrastructure gets built faster.
Green Party's Infrastructure Policy
The Green Party prioritises investment in renewable energy infrastructure, public transport, water infrastructure, and broadband in underserved communities. They support a Green New Deal-style public investment programme funded through borrowing and progressive taxation.
In simple terms
Invest heavily in green energy, public transport, clean water systems, and broadband, funded by borrowing and taxes on the wealthy.
Labour's Infrastructure Policy
Labour invested heavily in infrastructure through the New Zealand Upgrade Programme, the shovel-ready COVID recovery programme, and establishing Crown Infrastructure Partners. They focused on water services infrastructure, transport, and school rebuilds.
In simple terms
Invest billions in upgrading roads, rail, water, and schools, and use government agencies to coordinate and fund large infrastructure projects.
National's Infrastructure Policy
National established the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission and passed fast-track consenting legislation to speed up large infrastructure projects. They support public-private partnerships, fiscal responsibility in infrastructure investment, and a national infrastructure pipeline.
In simple terms
Speed up big infrastructure projects, bring in private investment to help fund infrastructure, and build a long-term national infrastructure plan.
NZ First's Infrastructure Policy
NZ First strongly supports regional infrastructure investment, particularly in Northland, the East Coast, and provincial New Zealand. They have secured significant regional funding commitments through coalition agreements, including the Regional Growth Programme and specific roading projects.
In simple terms
Invest in infrastructure for the regions that are often left behind, particularly Northland and provincial areas, through negotiated coalition deals.
Te Pāti Māori's Infrastructure Policy
Te Pāti Māori advocates for investment in infrastructure on Māori land, Three Waters reform that recognises Māori rights to freshwater, broadband access for rural Māori communities, and a Treaty-based approach to all infrastructure decisions affecting Māori interests.
In simple terms
Invest in water and broadband on Māori land, recognise Māori rights to freshwater in any water reform, and involve Māori in all big infrastructure decisions.