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What steps, if any, have officials taken to structure or unbundle contract packages on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt so that small and medium-sized local businesses are able to tender for them?

Answered Question 31907 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What steps, if any, have officials taken to structure or unbundle contract packages on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt so that small and medium-sized local businesses are able to tender for them?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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A procurement strategy has been developed by the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance to ensure local businesses are given an opportunity to tender. The strategy allows for larger work packages to be unbundled into smaller, distinct scopes to create accessible procurement opportunities, specifically for Māori, Pasifika and local businesses.