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How much, if any, has the NZ Transport Agency spent on external professional services for the Alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills, including preparation of the statutory approvals application referred to in Reply 34402 (2026), broken down by legal, planning and consenting, engineering and design, and other services?

Answered Question 39696 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How much, if any, has the NZ Transport Agency spent on external professional services for the Alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills, including preparation of the statutory approvals application referred to in Reply 34402 (2026), broken down by legal, planning and consenting, engineering and design, and other services?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA has spent a total of $40,233,751 between 1 July 2025 and 31 August 2026, which includes: • Legal: $757,659 • Planning & Consenting: $2,830,941 • Engineering & Design: $17,040,699 • Geotechnical: $18,892,576 • Other services: $711,875