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How many contractor roles or FTE equivalents did KiwiRail forecast would be lost, reduced, or not renewed as a result of the $200 million budget cut, and what assurance did KiwiRail give him that these workforce impacts would not compromise network safety or reliability, if any?

Answered Question 6157 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How many contractor roles or FTE equivalents did KiwiRail forecast would be lost, reduced, or not renewed as a result of the $200 million budget cut, and what assurance did KiwiRail give him that these workforce impacts would not compromise network safety or reliability, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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There are no significant resourcing changes planned specifically related to the RNIP savings. Safety and compliance of all rail lines are a key performance measure in 2024 - 27 RNIP (see p10): www.kiwirail.co.nz/our-network/funding-our-network/rail-network-investment-programme/