2023 NZ study finds half of essential infrastructure project documents inaccessible, leading to hidden costs and outdated information.

A 2023 study by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission reveals that many publicly-funded infrastructure projects lack transparency, with about half of essential documents inaccessible. This absence of accountability leads to hidden project costs and outdated information. Chief Executive Ross Copland emphasizes the need for public accountability standards to ensure proactive disclosure, allowing the public to understand project expenditures and hold decision-makers accountable.

October 20, 2024
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