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What did the Gateway 3 Investment Decision review of the Northland Corridor Section 1: Warkworth to Te Hana PPP, conducted between 4 and 8 May 2026, record about the value for money of the project following the reduction of the bidder field to a preferred bidder?

Answered Question 38393 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What did the Gateway 3 Investment Decision review of the Northland Corridor Section 1: Warkworth to Te Hana PPP, conducted between 4 and 8 May 2026, record about the value for money of the project following the reduction of the bidder field to a preferred bidder?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The review found that NZTA had executed a well-designed competitive procurement process that had maintained commercial tension for as long as possible to ensure value for money and a manageable Crown risk position.