New Zealand's Infrastructure Crisis: What's Really Happening?

New Zealand's at a crucial point in our history with infrastructure, where if something doesn't change soon there could begin to be a crisis, so today Im speaking with CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand, Nick Leggett, to find out whats actually happening. Find Nick: Linkedin:   / nick-leggett-a054a559   Website: https://infrastructure.org.nz/ Keep The Change unplugged is back for 2026! Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/keep-t... Amy from Levridge is now leading Guardian Financial Planning, helping Kiwi's make smarter financial decisions and build a future with more financial freedom. Book a FREE 15 minute chat with Amy at https://financialplan.co.nz Stuck? Find Amy: amy@guardianfinancialplanning.co.nz Instagram:   / amy.financialplanner   Website: https://www.financialplan.co.nz/ Generate are supporting my vision to improve the financial literacy of 100,000 kiwis by sponsoring Keep The Change. Cheers Generate. Head to https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/change/ to find out more. 00:00 Intro 03:26 Auckland City Rail Link and the Future of Major Projects 07:25 The Second Auckland Harbour Crossing 09:31 The Harbour Bridge: Tolls, Costs and Lessons from History 11:10 Why New Zealand Needs a Long-Term Infrastructure Plan 16:27 Road User Charges, Private Investment and Infrastructure Funding 21:38 Big Projects, Bold Leadership and Political Agreement 27:41 The Hidden Economic Benefits of Major Infrastructure 33:06 New Zealand's Maintenance Problem and Neglected Assets 36:44 Compulsory KiwiSaver, Superannuation and Building National Wealth 41:37 Congestion Charging and Paying to Use Bus Lanes 43:43 Infrastructure Lotteries, Creative Funding and Resistance to Change 49:30 Fixing the System and the Let's Build NZ Campaign 54:06 Government Debt and Infrastructure as an Engine for Growth 56:17 Why Infrastructure Costs So Much and Takes So Long 1:02:42 Local Councils, Rising Rates and Decentralising Power 1:08:39 Waterfront Stadiums and the Value of Community Infrastructure 1:13:33 Building Faster, Celebrating Progress and Final Thoughts