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Further to WPQ 28024, why has the Minister not sought any advice, reports, or data from Waka Kotahi regarding safety risks on the Desert Road, given the number of fatal and serious crashes since 2023?

Answered Question 29487 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Question

  • Further to WPQ 28024, why has the Minister not sought any advice, reports, or data from Waka Kotahi regarding safety risks on the Desert Road, given the number of fatal and serious crashes since 2023?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not sought advice, reports or data from NZTA on the safety risk on the Desert Road.