NZUAR listed among Edge-50’s cutting-edge global initiatives supporting the public sector

March 2026

The NZ Underground Asset Register has been recognised internationally this year, with its inclusion in the 2026 Edge 50 list!

This is a global list that celebrates 50 cutting edge initiatives pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in government.

Launched by Apolitical and Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) at this year’s World Governments Summit in Dubai – it puts a spotlight on transformative public sector work from around the world.

There are some amazing initiatives in that list – and it’s great to see how these projects are sparking new ways of working and thinking around how we deliver public value for our communities.

Read through the full list of intiatives here.

Below is the write-up that appeared in their top 50 list: