Professor John Tookey, an expert in construction management, discusses New Zealand’s infrastructure investment landscape, particularly in the wake of the recent government summit. He explores the challenges of funding major projects, comparing traditional government borrowing with public-private partnerships (PPPs), which can spread costs but also create long-term financial obligations. Using examples like the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Waterview Tunnel, he highlights the economic importance of well-planned infrastructure and warns against short-term thinking. Throughout, Tookey emphasises the need for informed public debate and strategic decision-making to ensure sustainable, value-driven infrastructure development.

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