Central and local governments plan to spend $100billion on infrastructure projects over the next 10 years, the bulk of the money going to New Zealand’s two largest cities, Auckland and Christchurch. Social spending in the region during the next 10 years has been put at $500 million, which includes the hospital and court projects. The plan signalled the Government’s intentions to spend $3.8billion in social investment, such as health, education and property projects, in Christchurch. At a glance• $100billion of infrastructure spending planned for next 10 years. • Majority of Otago local government spending on water, transport and social.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 21, 2016 17:03 UTC