There's growing calls for New Zealand to get realistic about our infrastructure.

The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan today  for future builds and upgrades to roads, hospitals and public buildings.

It highlights how we're not getting value, despite spending a lot.

Commission CEO, Geoff Cooper, says a large issue is our lack of spending on maintaining existing infrastructure.

He explained we are running our assets into the ground, so repairs cost more - leaving less money for everything else.

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There's growing calls for New Zealand to get realistic about our infrastructure.
The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan today&nbsp; for future builds and upgrades to roads, hospitals and public buildings.
It highlights how we're not getting value, despite spending a lot.
Commission CEO, Geoff Cooper, says a large issue is our lack of spending on maintaining existing infrastructure.
He explained we are running our assets into the ground, so repairs cost more - leaving less money for everything else.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission CEO on the draft National Infrastructure Plan

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