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Further to reply 27653 (2026), can the Minister confirm whether any bidder was unable to raise full private financing without the Capital Crown Contribution that the reply says "reduced the amount of private debt required by each bidder"?

Answered Question 30360 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 27653 (2026), can the Minister confirm whether any bidder was unable to raise full private financing without the Capital Crown Contribution that the reply says "reduced the amount of private debt required by each bidder"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No. It would not be in the public interest to disclose this information as it is commercially sensitive due to ongoing procurement and negotiation processes.