A critical assessment of New Zealand's infrastructure projects, highlighting excessive spending, poor cost-benefit decisions, and a failure to adopt practical, affordable alternatives.
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lack of outcomes assessment, missed learning opportunities
\\ \\ 20 May 2026\\ \\ Press Release\\ \\ **New report calls for stronger use of cost–benefit analysis in infrastructure investment** \\ \\ A new research report from engineering firm WSP and the Helen Clark Foundation is calling for a more consistent, disciplined, evidence-led approach to infrastructure investment across Aotearoa New Zealand.\\ \\ H\\ \\ Helen Clark FoundationSocial-media signal on the same topic, drawn from the social lens. Engagement is likes + 2×shares + 3×replies, the same weighting used across the digest cards. View on /social →
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