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What feedback, if any, has the Minister received from local communities, iwi, or road users about safety risks on Desert Road?

Answered Question 28014 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Question

  • What feedback, if any, has the Minister received from local communities, iwi, or road users about safety risks on Desert Road?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I have not received any feedback directly on the safety of the Desert Road. NZTA is the road controlling authority responsible for the Desert Road and will be the likely recipient of any feedback.