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Have main infrastructure works commenced at Wellington as scheduled in July 2026, and if not, what is the revised commencement date?

Answered Question 33704 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • Have main infrastructure works commenced at Wellington as scheduled in July 2026, and if not, what is the revised commencement date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

No, as main works contracts will be entered later this year as announced on 17 July 2026. There are ongoing works under existing contracts so Ferry Holdings delivers on time.