Infrastructure and Water Sector Opportunities in New Zealand

Discover how New Zealand is reshaping its infrastructure and water services and what this means for UK businesses. This session, held in partnership with Infrastructure New Zealand and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), will provide an overview of New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and water sector reform, including recent policy shifts and investment priorities.

Speakers will highlight opportunities in the country’s infrastructure and water sectors with a focus on areas such as asset management, digital solutions, engineering consultancy and sustainable construction, with insights into current projects, procurement processes and future needs. Attendees will hear about recent government strategy and planning including the ‘Local Water Done Well’ initiative. This programme is changing how water services are delivered across New Zealand and is creating new opportunities for suppliers, consultants and technology providers to support local councils and regional water entities.

The delegation visiting from New Zealand includes senior representatives from leading infrastructure and water organisations. Infrastructure New Zealand is the country’s leading industry body, advocating for best practice in infrastructure planning and delivery. Watercare and Wellington Water are major water utilities. Hynds Group is a key supplier of water infrastructure products across New Zealand and the Pacific. Agite Consulting is a strategic advisory firm supporting public and private sector projects, while MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a top-tier law firm with deep expertise in infrastructure and public procurement. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), New Zealand’s public injury insurer, is also exploring infrastructure investment opportunities aligned with its long-term liabilities. Their visit aims to strengthen UK–NZ collaboration and identify areas for commercial engagement and knowledge exchange.

The session will be particularly useful for companies interested in infrastructure development, water management, public sector partnerships and contributing to New Zealand’s long-term resilience and sustainability goals.

Please arrive from 10:15 for 10:30 start. The panel event will take place at 10:30-12:00 and will be followed by networking lunch with the delegation until 13:00.