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Why did his office state on 4 August 2026 that it was "not able to confirm the timing of any announcement" regarding the City Rail Link opening date, and what criteria, if any, must be met before that timing can be confirmed publicly?

Answered Question 35223 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Why did his office state on 4 August 2026 that it was "not able to confirm the timing of any announcement" regarding the City Rail Link opening date, and what criteria, if any, must be met before that timing can be confirmed publicly?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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At that time, the timing of any announcement had not been confirmed publicly. The opening announcement followed confirmation that the remaining system testing and assurance requirements had been met.