There are four central agencies and entities involved in driving the Government’s priorities in the infrastructure sector.
The Treasury – Te Tai Ōhanga
The Treasury – Te Tai Ōhanga is the Government’s lead economic and financial advisor, and is also the primary advisor to the Minister for Infrastructure.
The Treasury provides advice to both the Minister for Infrastructure and the Minister of Finance on infrastructure issues, primarily:
- The performance of the stock of physical assets that underpin the functioning of the economy, specifically network and utility systems such as transport, water, communications and energy
- The quality of investment in, and long-run management of, key infrastructure (including areas of large capital expenditure) such as schools, hospitals and prisons, and
- As primary advisor for the infrastructure portfolio, the Treasury also leads advice on the funding and financing of infrastructure, including PPP policy.
The Treasury also monitors the performance of the three other Government infrastructure agencies: NIFFCo, the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, and CID.
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission – Te Waihanga
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, seeks to deliver a positive change in New Zealand’s planning and delivery of infrastructure, its systems and settings. It is an independent advisor to government on infrastructure, prioritising long-term infrastructure strategy and planning.
- Developing a National Infrastructure Plan, including the Infrastructure Priorities Programme, which sets the direction for the next 30 years.
- Providing independent advice on complex project delivery that is applicable to the wider sector and reviewing infrastructure projects where additional advice is needed.
- Managing the Infrastructure Pipeline, which provides a national view of current or planned infrastructure projects.
- Providing independent strategic policy advice on infrastructure issues.
National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited
National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited (NIFFCo) is the Government’s investor shopfront for public infrastructure and the centre of expertise on the funding and financing of New Zealand infrastructure.
NIFFCo supports Government infrastructure policy objectives by:
- Providing specialised expertise in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and capital markets, building the Crown’s internal capability and ensuring consistency and development of long-term relationships with the market.
- Providing agencies with financial and commercial support and expertise when developing business cases and procuring large scale projects that may benefit from private finance or the use of a PPP model.
- Receiving and evaluating market-led proposals on behalf of the Crown, in line with guidance.
- Connecting overseas investors and lenders into New Zealand’s infrastructure pipeline.
- Continuing to deliver on their existing programmes of work, including to facilitate transactions under the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act and to manage several Crown infrastructure funds.
Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd
Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd (CID) leads the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of quality infrastructure projects for Crown organisations.
Working on a cost-recovery fee for service basis, CID provides a full suite of project delivery. Services include monitoring and contract management through to the design and construction phases and everything else needed to successfully deliver infrastructure projects.
- Delivering quality infrastructure projects in partnership with government agencies and entities.
- Providing a full suite of expert project delivery and project management services nationwide.
- Creating efficiencies for Crown organisations when dealing with the construction sector, utilising CID experience, expertise and established and familiar contracting processes.
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https://crowninfrastructuredelivery.govt.nz/