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How many parcels of land required for the Ōtaki to North of Levin project remain subject to Māori Land Court proceedings, what is the expected resolution timeline, and what is the contingency plan if hearings extend beyond the first quarter of 2026?

Answered Question 7427 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How many parcels of land required for the Ōtaki to North of Levin project remain subject to Māori Land Court proceedings, what is the expected resolution timeline, and what is the contingency plan if hearings extend beyond the first quarter of 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised that there are 6 properties awaiting Maori Land Court (MLC) hearings. Applications have been submitted, and NZTA is working closely with the landowners’ advisor for the MLC process, but does not have control over the resolution timeline. There is a Licence to Occupy (LTO) in place, signed by the landowners to allow the project to carry out works on the land.