New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit

New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

The Summit supported the Government’s economic strategy to grow prosperity by attracting greater foreign direct investment. Increased investment and partnerships are key to bridging New Zealand’s domestic savings gap and addressing the country’s significant infrastructure needs.

VISUAL IDENTITY | MOTION DESIGN | PRINT | EVENT MANAGEMENT | AUDIO VISUAL | REGISTRATION | TECHNICAL DIRECTION

Sign for the New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit with the New Zealand silver fern logo on black background.

The purpose of the Summit was to showcase the Government’s economic growth agenda and demonstrate that New Zealand is open for business. The programme focused on three key pillars:

New Zealand’s infrastructure vision and upcoming public investment opportunities

Policy and regulatory changes to make it easier to do business here

Wider investment opportunities across growth sectors and the Māori economy

Backdrop with the logo and text for the New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit, featuring a stylized silver fern leaf and geometric shapes in blue and white.
Black vertical banner with a silver fern logo at the top, displaying white text that reads 'New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit,' against a geometric blue patterned background, standing in front of a decorative perforated wall.
Seating plan with names and seat numbers organized in columns labeled A to G.
A group of performers in traditional Maori attire performing a haka dance on stage at an event with a blue background featuring logos and text that say 'New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit'.

Opportunity

Working alongside The Treasury - New Zealand, with coordination and support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and New Zealand Story, Uno Loco delivered a multi-day event experience that brought together ministers, global investors, and industry leaders.

From the welcome event and pōwhiri to the gala dinner at Auckland Museum, every element of the Summit was designed to position New Zealand as a sophisticated, outward-looking investment partner ready for international collaboration.

Our response

We explored symbols that reflect Aotearoa’s identity through a modern lens, blending traditional forms with a contemporary aesthetic. Our central design motif, the Blue Whare roof (maihi), came to life through the imagery of stars set against a dark sky - elegant, minimal and distinctly New Zealand. This visual language extended across motion, staging, and digital design, creating a cohesive experience that balanced formality with cultural depth. 

What made it special

This project was a rare opportunity to reimagine traditional structures in a contemporary context - to honour cultural roots while creating something distinctly modern.

Designing a creative platform that would stand behind international leaders and investors, and represent New Zealand on the world stage, made the work both creatively fulfilling and deeply meaningful. The Summit not only celebrated our culture but projected it confidently into a global conversation about investment, innovation, and partnership.

A man in a navy suit and tie speaking at a podium with a New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Sum logo, with an audience and a geometric blue background.
A woman in traditional indigenous attire, with a feathered wrap and a colorful headband, stands with hands on her hips during a formal event.
A black podium with two microphones and the logo for the New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit in front of a blue and white geometric patterned backdrop.
A large group of people attending a formal event in a modern atrium with high ceilings and multiple balcony levels. The attendees are seated facing a stage with a backdrop and a speaker at a podium.
A man in a suit and tie standing at a podium with a sign that reads 'New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit,' with a background featuring a large leafy green poster and a geometric blue pattern.
Name tags with blue backgrounds and geometric designs, attached to clear plastic holders with metal clips.

  • 16

    countries across UK, Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia and Oceania

  • 114

    organisations

  • $6T

    NZD in assets / managed funds

  • Uno Loco nailed it – meticulous production, technical excellence and flawless execution of a complex, high-profile summit.

    Jonathan Alver
    Director of Major Events, The Treasury

  • With many moving parts and international scrutiny, the team kept everything running seamlessly. Truly world-class delivery.

    Tim McCready
    Content Producer