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Does he consider it appropriate for a firm that has advised NZTA on a public-private partnership transaction to also form part of the team verifying compliance with that contract, and if not, what steps will he take?

Answered Question 32910 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Does he consider it appropriate for a firm that has advised NZTA on a public-private partnership transaction to also form part of the team verifying compliance with that contract, and if not, what steps will he take?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes. I have been assured by NZTA that the preferred Independent Reviewer team has had no involvement in supporting NZTA's PPP procurement process. As a result, I am satisfied that no further action is required