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Did any procurement decisions relating to the ferry replacement programme not comply with government procurement rules ; if so, which decisions?

Answered Question 35235 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Did any procurement decisions relating to the ferry replacement programme not comply with government procurement rules ; if so, which decisions?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

We understand Ferry Holdings proactively commenced a review into its procurement practices in May 2026, and this is ongoing. We will be updated in due course.