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What advice, documents or briefings has the Minister had, if any, on the Greater Christchurch Partnership and NZTA's Mass Rapid Transport project and the work that was done to assess heavy rail for Christchurch as a part of that project?

Answered Question 41368 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, documents or briefings has the Minister had, if any, on the Greater Christchurch Partnership and NZTA's Mass Rapid Transport project and the work that was done to assess heavy rail for Christchurch as a part of that project?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We met with Mainland Rail in April 2026 and spoke at a Ministerial event about the potential to use existing rail infrastructure to serve Christchurch and the surrounding towns. Work is underway and the Government will have more to say about this once that work is completed, not before.