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What examples exist, if any, of councils outside Wellington raising concerns about increased severance, reduced local connectivity, or reduced accessibility for residents because of proposed state highway widening or grade separation?

Answered Question 1953 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What examples exist, if any, of councils outside Wellington raising concerns about increased severance, reduced local connectivity, or reduced accessibility for residents because of proposed state highway widening or grade separation?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Ministers and officials meet with councils regularly. While specific cases aren’t itemised, materials note that concerns about severance and reduced connectivity have been raised outside Wellington, and officials have followed up through established engagement processes.