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How many workers are expected to be employed at peak construction on Warkworth to Te Hana, and how many of those roles, if any, are expected to be filled from overseas?

Answered Question 34406 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How many workers are expected to be employed at peak construction on Warkworth to Te Hana, and how many of those roles, if any, are expected to be filled from overseas?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Northway anticipates a peak workforce of approximately 1000 workers. The mixture of international and local workers has not yet been determined.