Auckland will host the New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit from 13-14 March, welcoming around 100 high-profile global investors, business leaders, and construction companies.

The Government aims to showcase infrastructure projects and foreign investment opportunities, driving economic growth and job creation.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced the summit as part of the Government’s Going for Growth plan, which seeks to accelerate economic expansion by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging international partnerships.

“The Government is relentlessly focused on accelerating the growth New Zealand needs to lift our incomes, strengthen our businesses, and create opportunities for all Kiwis,” Luxon said.

“That means we need to stop saying ‘no’ to growth opportunities like foreign investment and start saying ‘yes.’”

The event will feature participation from multiple Cabinet Ministers, highlighting investment opportunities and policy reforms aimed at making business operations smoother in New Zealand.

The Government has already introduced initiatives like Invest NZ, a new agency designed to attract foreign investment, and the Fast-Track approval process to remove bureaucratic hurdles for key projects.

Bishop underscored the role of overseas investment in bridging the country's infrastructure gap.

“The investment summit will bring together around 100 leaders from global investment and construction companies, among others, to showcase our infrastructure vision and highlight upcoming investment and development opportunities,” he said.

Beyond infrastructure, the summit will also highlight investment prospects in various growth sectors and the Māori economy, reinforcing the message that New Zealand is an attractive destination for capital investment.

The event is a key component of the Government’s Quarterly Action Plan for 2025, which focuses on policy changes such as visa improvements, regulatory updates for agriculture, and streamlined planning laws to support economic progress.

The summit represents a significant opportunity for local industries, with potential benefits including increased employment, accelerated infrastructure development, and greater business expansion.

With further details expected in the coming weeks, the event is set to be a major milestone in New Zealand’s efforts to position itself as a competitive and investment-friendly economy.

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