At the Infrastructure Investment Summit, New Zealand will showcase its infrastructure pipeline and exciting growth sectors to companies managing about NZD 6 trillion in capital.
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said the upcoming summit will attract investment into the infrastructure projects New Zealanders need to get ahead so that the economy can grow, create opportunities for New Zealanders, and raise the standard of living for Kiwi families.
“We’re going to show our international visitors in no uncertain terms that New Zealand is open for business, and we are a country worth investing in,” said Bishop.
“New Zealanders can be proud that some of the world’s biggest investment and infrastructure entities are keen to learn about the opportunities New Zealand has to offer.”
The financial companies and institutions attending the summit manage assets and funds worth around NZD 6 trillion of capital, and they are headquartered worldwide. They include pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, major banks, and delegates from the construction and engineering sectors.
“Their decision to come here demonstrates that New Zealand is highly regarded internationally as an economy worth investing in. We’ll also have representatives from our investment and construction community, including several iwi investment entities, ACC and the New Zealand Super Fund.”
Across the two-day summit, Ministers will showcase their ambitious pipeline of projects in transport, health, education, courts and corrections, and the resources sector. Iwi representatives will highlight the strength of the Māori economy and their upcoming opportunities for these investors.
Four growth sectors will be highlighted: aquaculture, renewable energy, clean technology and advanced transportation, and exciting space opportunities.
“The Government is moving quickly to create a regulatory environment that welcomes international capital and makes it easier to get projects off the ground. We’re reforming foreign investment laws and immigration settings, and our Fast Track Approvals regime is up and running.”
Bishop added that the government was serious about growing New Zealand’s economy and creating more opportunities for Kiwis to get ahead. The summit is just part of its ambitious agenda to grow New Zealand’s economy and improve Kiwis' lives.
