Infrastructure New Zealand

Infrastructure membership body advocating better planning, funding and delivery, including modern RUC and road-tolling systems.

Auckland, NZMember-based industry associationFounded 2004

Website

2004

Year established

~150

Member organisations, January 2026

2017

Infrastructure NZ name adopted

Overview

Infrastructure New Zealand is a membership organisation focused on how the country plans, pays for and delivers infrastructure. Its work spans transport, energy, water, telecommunications and social infrastructure. Members include public agencies, contractors, consultants, financiers and infrastructure users.

It was formed in 2004 as the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development and took its current name in 2017. The organisation publishes research, makes policy submissions and convenes events, including the Building Nations conference. Nick Leggett has led it as Chief Executive since April 2023.

Its January 2026 submission supported the direction of the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill: broader usage-based road funding, digital RUC services and more flexible tolling. It saw those changes as ways to improve funding and bring forward investment.

The submission also called for a staged transition, strong privacy protections and clear reporting on where the money goes. It highlighted the effects on rural and low-income households and warned against choosing road projects mainly because they are easy to toll. Leggett presented to the committee on 2 February 2026.

Research, Advocacy & Services

Infrastructure research and advocacy

Examines planning, funding, procurement and delivery across infrastructure sectors.

Policy submissions

Provides industry recommendations on legislation, investment frameworks and major projects.

Building Nations and professional networks

Convenes infrastructure leaders and supports collaboration and professional development.

History

2004

Formed as the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development.

2017

Adopted the Infrastructure New Zealand name.

2026

Submitted on the Revenue Amendment Bill in January and appeared at the February hearing.

Leadership

Nick Leggett

Chief Executive

Danielle Uniza

Director of Policy and Advocacy

RUC Involvement

Infrastructure New Zealand supports modernised RUC and tolling, alongside safeguards for users and transparent investment in the transport network.

Market Position

Represents infrastructure owners, builders, advisers, financiers and public agencies.
Connects road-charging reform with investment, network maintenance and long-term funding.

Policy Positions

Introduce light-vehicle RUC through a staged, consultative process with a clear timetable.
Protect personal data and provide accessible ways to challenge errors.
Assess effects on low-income and rural users and fund a balanced programme of roads, public transport and resilience.
Report transparently on revenue, spending and infrastructure outcomes.

Select Committee Submission

2026-02-02 - Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill

Supported the direction of reform, with safeguards for users and transparent reinvestment of revenue.