The New Zealand Government "Broader Outcomes" initiative directs government infrastructure procurement (renting or purchasing goods and services from private businesses) to prioritise the following goals:

- Create opportunities for New Zealand businesses, including Māori, Pasifika and regional businesses, as well as social enterprises.
- Grow the size and skills of New Zealand’s construction workforce.
- Improve conditions for New Zealand workers.
- Positive environmental outcomes through sustainable procurement.

Agencies may buy goods or services that are more expensive to meet these goals.

At present, revenue from fuel taxes goes directly to Waka Kotahi to fund roading construction and maintenance. However, there is an increasing trend of Governments directly funding through general taxes particular projects that they wish to see delivered.

A seapower state understands that its wealth and its might principally derive from seaborne trade, and it uses instruments of sea power to promote and protect its interests. To the degree possible, a seapower state seeks to avoid direct participation in land wars, large or small.