We are proud to announce that the Infometrics Infrastructure Pipeline Profile has been refreshed and expanded to provide a comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s infrastructure investment intentions out 2028.

Brad Olsen’s article outlines how capital spending on infrastructure is expected to reach $129 billion over this period. 

The National Drive Electric Week occurred earlier in September, Mieke Welvaert details how businesses can access funding for their electric vehicle ventures.

We reflect on the Reserve Bank’s signals in the August Monetary Policy Statement, arguing that the Reserve Bank’s assumptions about monetary policy effectiveness may not be as strong as previously, and that they may be better to keep an OCR cut for the next external shock.

Finally, we circle back to infrastructure spending with our regular Chart of the Month, where we highlight the infrastructure areas local councils are looking to invest in over the next 10 years.