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For each major section of the Kāpiti Expressway, which years did construction occur and which government was in office at opening (provide a table with section name, construction start, opening date, and relevant Ministers)?

Answered Question 5568 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • For each major section of the Kāpiti Expressway, which years did construction occur and which government was in office at opening (provide a table with section name, construction start, opening date, and relevant Ministers)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Mackays to Peka Peka Start: December 2013 Opening: 24 February 2017 Minister: Simon Bridges Peka Peka to Otaki Start: 6 July 2017 Opening: 23 December 2022 Minister: Michael Wood