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Further to reply 30346 (2026), how much of the $415 million allocated to programme management and total contingencies has been drawn down or committed to date, and against which risks or cost pressures was it drawn down or committed, if any?

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 30346 (2026), how much of the $415 million allocated to programme management and total contingencies has been drawn down or committed to date, and against which risks or cost pressures was it drawn down or committed, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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$28 million has been spent on programme management as of 30 June 2026. This includes direct ship-related costs that sit outside the ship build contract (such as ship brokerage, naval architecture, and interior design), together with Ferry Holding’s operational costs. No contingency allowance has been drawn during this period.