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When did, or when will, main construction begin on the Hawke's Bay Expressway?

Answered Question 31486 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When did, or when will, main construction begin on the Hawke's Bay Expressway?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Construction began in November 2025 as announced at: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/first-sod-turned-hawke%E2%80%99s-bay-expressway