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Did the Minister raise any concerns with NZTA when regional councillors' letter to the NZTA board about the SH1 Wellington Improvements Project went more than a month without a satisfactory response, and if not, why not?

Answered Question 29546 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • Did the Minister raise any concerns with NZTA when regional councillors' letter to the NZTA board about the SH1 Wellington Improvements Project went more than a month without a satisfactory response, and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No. Engagement with the regional council and other stakeholders is extensive and ongoing. It should not be assessed solely on the basis of formal correspondence.