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Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original budget and the current estimated cost of the new Whanganui Hub, and has any funding been returned to the Crown?

Answered Question 29143 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original budget and the current estimated cost of the new Whanganui Hub, and has any funding been returned to the Crown?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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The original budget for the new Whanganui Hub and Custodial Facility was $25 million. The current estimated cost of the Custodial Facility is $25 million with the estimated cost of the new Whanganui Hub to be confirmed once the design is complete. No funding has been returned to the Crown.