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Will his Government consider making more funding available so previous proposals to significantly increases frequency of bus services in Dunedin could be implemented to enable more people to avoid car trips and conserve fuel?

Answered Question 12760 (2026)
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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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  • Will his Government consider making more funding available so previous proposals to significantly increases frequency of bus services in Dunedin could be implemented to enable more people to avoid car trips and conserve fuel?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

As the Member is aware, funding for public transport services is undertaken independently through the National Land Transport Fund by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board in accordance with the Government Policy on Land Transport 2027. The Government is considering a range of responses to support New Zealanders to manage the current increased cost of travel.