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To what extent, if at all, did the finding of the February 2026 Gateway review of the Waitematā Harbour Connections Project that fit-for-purpose governance needed to be established for the next phase inform Cabinet's decision, announced on 17 August 2026, that the project be led by a Crown Senior Responsible Officer reporting directly to Ministers rather than by NZTA?

Answered Question 39128 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • To what extent, if at all, did the finding of the February 2026 Gateway review of the Waitematā Harbour Connections Project that fit-for-purpose governance needed to be established for the next phase inform Cabinet's decision, announced on 17 August 2026, that the project be led by a Crown Senior Responsible Officer reporting directly to Ministers rather than by NZTA?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my responses to Written Parliamentary Questions 38038 (2026), and 38048 (2026) to 38061 (2026).