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What options are being considered to mitigate the delay to the Wairoa flood resilience project caused by the technical issue recently identified with that project, and when will an update on those options be provided? and 2 other questions

Answered 33177, 33178, 33179 (2026)
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Asked by

Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Questions

  • 33177

    What options are being considered to mitigate the delay to the Wairoa flood resilience project caused by the technical issue recently identified with that project, and when will an update on those options be provided?

  • 33178

    Is there a risk that the Wairoa flood resilience project cannot be completed within a single construction season as a result of the technical issue recently identified with the project, and what would the consequences be for the Wairoa community if that occurred?

  • 33179

    What is the current forecast completion date for the Wairoa flood resilience project, and how does that compare with the completion date in the original project delivery plan?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport that the technical issue has now been resolved, with a design solution identified. I understand this has not impacted the project timeline, and construction is expected to commence as scheduled later this year. The project remains on track to be completed within a single construction season, subject to weather conditions and is forecast to complete in July 2027.