It has primary functions of long-term strategy and planning for infrastructure, as well as procurement and delivery advice and support for major projects.

[3] In August 2019, the Minister announced the appointment of Dr Alan Bollard, a former Reserve Bank governor as chair of the new Infrastructure Commission.

In commenting on the announcement, the Minister said that the government had allocated $41 billion in the Budget to build schools, hospitals, houses, roads and public transport over the next five years.

The Treasury now monitors the performance of Infracom and provides advice to Ministers on the Commission's long-term infrastructure strategy and its other recommendations.

[6] On 29 January 2020, the Prime Minister announced a $12 billion package of infrastructure investments to be known as the New Zealand Upgrade Programme.