Has the Government received any request from Queenstown Lakes District Council or Otago Regional Council for financial support in relation to the proposed Queenstown cable car project; if so, what is the estimated quantum? and 6 other questions

Asked by

Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

• 4882

  Has the Government received any request from Queenstown Lakes District Council or Otago Regional Council for financial support in relation to the proposed Queenstown cable car project; if so, what is the estimated quantum?

• 4893

  Has Waka Kotahi, the Department of Conservation, or any other Crown entity committed resources or budget toward enabling infrastructure (including stations, road connections, utilities relocation, or transmission adjustments) associated with the proposed Queenstown cable car; if so, what is the estimated cost?

• 4894

  Will any Crown-owned land, airspace rights, transport corridor access, or other public assets be made available to the proposed Queenstown cable car project on concessional or below-market terms; if so, what is the estimated market value of those concessions?

• 4899

  Can the Government rule out providing financial assistance, underwriting, or loan guarantees for the proposed Queenstown cable car project at any stage of its development or operation; if not, why not?

• 4900

  Has the Government undertaken any analysis of potential fiscal exposure arising from the proposed Queenstown cable car project, including contingent liabilities, patronage guarantees, minimum revenue guarantees, or bailout scenarios; if so, what were the estimated costs under each scenario?

• 4906

  Has any Minister, Ministry, Crown agency, or Crown-owned entity entered into discussions regarding potential financial support, co-funding, loans, guarantees, or underwriting arrangements for the proposed Queenstown cable car project; if so, what is the nature and estimated value of that support?