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What alternative funding sources, if any, have been identified for the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership in the event that fuel excise duty revenue is lower than forecast?

Corrected reply Question 18099 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What alternative funding sources, if any, have been identified for the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership in the event that fuel excise duty revenue is lower than forecast?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Corrected reply: We have not looked at alternative sources for the main funding source for this project as it is expected to be managed with forecast National Land Transport Fund revenue. For all new state highway projects, a tolling assessment is undertaken as part of the development of the project. However, at this time no decision has been made on whether the route will be tolled.