What is the current phase of route protection for the SH1 Wellington Improvements project, the Brynderwyns section of the Northland Expressway, SH29 Tauriko (Wider Scope), and Northwest Busway Stage 3, and by what date is a notice of requirement expected to be lodged for each?

Answer

SH1 Wellington Improvements is currently in the route protection phase, with design, consenting and statutory approval activities underway. NZTA expects to lodge its Fast-track Approvals Act application in August 2026. The Brynderwyns section of the Northland Expressway is currently progressing route protection and statutory approvals. Notices of Requirement and consent applications were lodged in April 2026 and are currently in the Fast-track Approvals Act process. SH29 Tauriko (Wider Scope) is currently in the route protection phase, with consenting, technical investigations, property acquisition and statutory approval activities underway. NZTA is lodging its Fast-track Approvals Act application in early August. Northwest Busway Stage 3 is currently in the route protection phase. Notices of Requirement and other statutory approval applications for the project, including Stage 3, were lodged in December 2025 and are currently before the Fast-track Approvals Act process. A decision is expected in September 2026.