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Question 31785 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on Otaki to north of Levin, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Pre Implementation $1.2 million Implementation $99.8 million Property $67 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Pre Implementation $0.454 million Implementation $236.5 million Property $14.6 million

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31789, 31791, 31792, 31793 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 31789 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to the Cross Valley Link over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

  • 31791 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, has the NZ Transport Agency paid to external suppliers for communications, public relations, public consultation, or community engagement services in relation to the Cross Valley Link, in total and broken down by…

  • 31792 (matches this search)

    Does the NZ Transport Agency record expenditure on public consultation and community engagement as a discrete cost category in relation to the Cross Valley Link; if not, in which cost categories is that expenditure recorded?

  • 31793 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, has the NZ Transport Agency spent on public consultation and community engagement in relation to the Cross Valley Link, in total and broken down by financial year, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Cross Valley Link project is being progressed by Hutt City Council. No NZTA funding has been committed to this project to date.

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Question 31790 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on the Cross Valley Link, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 31793 (2026). While NZTA completed a Feasibility Study for the Cross Valley Link project in 2025, the study was undertaken alongside the Petone to Grenada (P2G) Investment…

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Question 31794 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to the Petone to Grenada Link Road over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The budget allows $15,000 for communications and engagement within the remainder of the 2024/27 NLTP. However, actual expenditure will depend on project needs throughout the remainder of the NLTP and may be lower than the amounts budgeted.

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Question 31795 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on the Petone to Grenada Link Road, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Investment Case $5.9 million Property $0.5 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Investment Case $2.7 million Pre Implementation/Route Protection $6.7 million Property $1 million

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Question 31799 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to the SH2 Hawke's Bay Expressway over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The budget allows $20,000 for public consultation and community engagement with the remainder of the 2024/27 NLTP. However, actual expenditure will depend on project needs throughout the remainder of the NLTP and may be lower than the…

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Question 31800 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on the SH2 Hawke's Bay Expressway, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Investment Case $6 million Pre Implementation $12.7 million Implementation $0.382 million Property $0.124 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Pre Implementation $19.7 million Implementation $49 million Property $0.49 million

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Question 31804 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to SH29 Tauriko (wider scope) over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The budget allows $15,000 for public consultation and community engagement with the remainder of the 24/27 NLTP. However, actual expenditure will depend on project needs throughout the remainder of the NLTP and may be lower than the…

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Question 31805 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on SH29 Tauriko (wider scope), if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Investment Case $1.3 million Pre Implementation/Route Protection $0.264 million Property $3m 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Pre Implementation/Route Protection $8.9 million Property $12.9 million

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Question 31809 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to SH29 Tauriko West - Omanawa Bridge over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No further expenditure on public consultation and community engagement is expected over the remainder of the 2024–27 NLTP. Project communications will be limited to regular updates and letter drops, with costs generally restricted to staff…

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Question 31810 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on SH29 Tauriko West - Omanawa Bridge, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Pre Implementation $5.6 million Property $1 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Pre Implementation $0.352 million Implementation $16.7 million Property $0.023 million

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Question 31814 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to Takitimu North Link Stage 2 over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Consultation/engagement activities over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period are currently being considered to align with project phasing in the Major Transport Projects Pipeline.

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Question 31815 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on Takitimu North Link Stage 2, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Pre Implementation $4 million Implementation “Early Works” $0.888 million Property $5.9 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Pre Implementation $19.3 million Implementation “Early Works” $4.9 million Property 39.4 million

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Question 31819 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to Takitimu North Link Stage 1 over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The budget allows $50,000 for public consultation and community engagement with the remainder of the 2024/27 NLTP. However, actual expenditure will depend on project needs throughout the remainder of the NLTP and may be lower than the…

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Question 31820 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on Takitimu North Link Stage 1, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Pre Implementation $0.96 million Implementation $134 million Property $4 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Implementation $134 million Property $0.133 Million

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Question 31824 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to SH1 Cambridge to Piarere over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency expects to spend approximately $50,000 on public consultation and community engagement in relation to the Cambridge to Piarere extension of the Waikato Expressway over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land…

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Question 31825 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on SH1 Cambridge to Piarere, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Investment Case $0.076 million Pre Implementation $13.6 million Property $17 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Investment Case $0.2 million Pre Implementation $20 million Implementation “Early Works” $1.3 million Property $85.3…

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Question 31828 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to Hamilton Southern Links over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency does not anticipate any spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to Hamilton Southern Links over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period.

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Question 31830 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on Hamilton Southern Links, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Investment Case $3.5 million Property $1.2 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Investment Case $0.776 million Pre Implementation $3.8 million Property $3.2 million

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Question 31834 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to Mill Road over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency does not anticipate any spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to Mill Road Stage 1 over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period.

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Question 31835 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on Mill Road, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Investment Case $4.5 million Pre Implementation $3 million Property $4.5 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Investment Case $1.4 million Pre Implementation $24 million Property $43.4 million Please note, figures are inclusive of…

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Question 31839 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to the East-West Link over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Consultation/engagement activities over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period are currently being considered to align with project phasing in the Major Transport Projects Pipeline.

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Question 31840 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on the East-West Link, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Investment Case $3.9 million Pre Implementation $0.166 million 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Investment Case $1.5 million Pre Implementation 2.9 million

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Question 31844 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to the SH16 North-West Alternative State Highway over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency does not anticipate any spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to SH16 North-West Alternative State Highway over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period.

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Question 31845 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on the SH16 North-West Alternative State Highway, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Property $39.7 million 2025/26 (as of 31 May 2026) Property $33 million

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Question 31849 (2026)

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    How much, if any, does the NZ Transport Agency expect to spend on public consultation and community engagement in relation to the Northland Corridor over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Consultation/engagement activities over the remainder of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme period are currently being considered to align with project phasing in the Major Transport Projects Pipeline.

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Question 31850 (2026)

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    What is the NZ Transport Agency's total expenditure to date on the Northland Corridor, if any, broken down by financial year and by project phase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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2024/25 Programme Management $14.7 million Investment Case $6.8 million Pre Implementation $50 million Property $22.5m 2025/26 (as at 31 May 2026) Programme Management $5.5 million Pre Implementation $101.5 million Property $107.8 million

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Question 31869 (2026)

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    When is main construction of Hamilton Southern Links, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Public consultation is not a discrete cost category and occurs throughout the project development lifecycle. Costs occur across investment case, property, pre-implementation and implementation phases.

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Question 31870 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, did the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission give the Government in 2025 on whether an increase in fuel excise duty is required to fund the Roads of National Significance programme?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission did not provide me with advice on the relationship between fuel excise duty revenue and the Government’s ability to meet its Roads of National Significance programme.

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Question 31871 (2026)

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    What distinguishes placing a project in Phase Three ("continuing more slowly") of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline from deferring that project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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A Phase Three project remains in the Major Transport Projects Pipeline and continues to be progressed in a managed way, with work sequenced to align with funding availability and delivery readiness.

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Question 31368 (2026)

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    Has detailed design of Stage 1 (Galway Link) of the East West Link commenced, as signalled on 20 October 2025; if so, when is it expected to be completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Detailed design for the East West Link Stage 1 is not currently being progressed. This work will progress in the future subject to funding availability.

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Question 31369 (2026)

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    Of the $32 million announced on 20 October 2025 to progress design, consenting and procurement activities for Petone to Grenada and the Cross Valley Link, how much has been spent to date, and what procurement activities have been…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Procurement for the preparation of the notice of requirement and associated work was completed in January 2026. As at 30 April 2026, $14.8m has been spent on design and consenting activities for Petone to Grenada.

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Question 31386 (2026)

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    Why is the Cross Valley Link shown at feasibility/investment-case stage in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline when its investment case was described alongside Petone to Grenada in the Government's 20 October 2025 announcement?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Cross Valley Link project is being progressed by Hutt City Council. It has an important network relationship with the Petone to Grenada (P2G) project but does not form part of the P2G scope.

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Question 31387 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When does the Minister of Transport expect an investment case for the Cross Valley Link to be completed, following the feasibility study shown as completed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Investment Case for the Cross Valley Link is being developed by Hutt City Council, and timelines for delivery are the responsibility of the Council.

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Question 31388 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What NZTA funding, if any, is committed to the Cross Valley Link?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No NZTA funding has been committed to this project to date.

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Question 31389 (2026)

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    What NZTA co-funding, if any, is committed to the Airport to Botany Busway Stages 3 and 4?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No NZTA co-funding commitment for Airport to Botany Busway Stages 3 and 4 has been made. It is expected this will be part of the prioritisation of funding through the upcoming Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan and 30 Year Plan.

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Question 31390 (2026)

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    When are route protection or main construction of the Airport to Botany Busway Stages 3 and 4, listed as a council-led project in Phase Three of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to occur, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Route protection is already complete for stages 3 and 4. The 2021 Single Stage Business Case recommended staged delivery: the western section (Airport–Manukau via Puhinui) in the next decade, followed by the eastern section…

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Question 31391 (2026)

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    What NZTA co-funding, if any, is committed to the Auckland Level Crossings Removal (including Western Line) project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has committed $4.8 million to the Level Crossing Safety Impact Assessment, $200 million for the Takanini and Glen Innes level crossing removals construction phase, and $8 million for the Western Line business case.

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Question 31392 (2026)

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    What is the expected timeframe for the Auckland Level Crossings Removal (including Western Line) project, listed as a council-led project in Phase Three of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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For the Western Line, the business case is still being developed, with construction of 21 level crossing removal sites currently envisaged over the next two decades, subject to funding availability. Priority sites will be delivered first.

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Question 31393 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When does the Minister of Transport expect route protection for SH6 Hope Bypass Stage 2 to be completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Route protection will occur when funding becomes available; no timeframe has been set.

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Question 31394 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for SH6 Hope Bypass Stage 2?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The indicative investment envelope to design, consent and deliver Hope Bypass is $1.1–1.4 billion. Individual stage costs are not currently available due to commercial sensitivity and will be refined as construction timing is confirmed.

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Question 31395 (2026)

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    Why is SH6 Hope Bypass Stage 2 placed in Phase Three of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline while SH6 Hope Bypass Stage 1 is placed in Phase Two?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As outlined in my press release of 9 July 2026, intersection improvements (stage 1) are being prioritised at Lower Queen Street. This will provide safety improvements for locals, while ensuring that further work on the project can continue…

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Question 31396 (2026)

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    What is the current status of the Fast-track Approvals Act application for Petone to Grenada, if it remains a listed project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Petone to Grenada is not a listed project. NZTA has submitted a referral application seeking approval to use the Fast-track Approvals Act. NZTA is currently preparing a planning application to ensure this longer-term project is ready to…

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Question 31397 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for the Petone to Grenada project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The cost estimate is publicly available on page 25 of the Investment Case, which has been published on the NZTA website - https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/petone-to-grenada/petone-to-grenada-investment-case-main-report.pdf

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Question 31398 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When does the Minister of Transport expect main construction of Petone to Grenada to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No construction start date has been set.

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Question 31399 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the estimated peak travel-time savings for the Petone to Grenada project, and how many additional houses is it expected to support?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available on page 2 of the Investment Case, which is publicly available on the NZTA website - https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/petone-to-grenada/petone-to-grenada-investment-case-main-report.pdf

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 31400 (matches this search)

    Why is Petone to Grenada placed in Phase Three of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline when its investment case was endorsed in October 2025?

  • 31409 (matches this search)

    Why has the East-West Link been placed in Phase Three ("continuing more slowly") of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline rather than an earlier phase, given its benefit-cost ratio?

  • 31415 (matches this search)

    Why are Sections 2 and 3 of the Northland Expressway (Te Hana to Whangārei) placed in Phase Three of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline when they were among the investment cases endorsed and announced on 20 October 2025?

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    Why is the Northland Corridor Alternative to Brynderwyn Hills section placed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline while Sections 2 and 3 of the Northland Expressway are placed in Phase Three?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Phasing the RoNS programme allows us to balance investment across the wider network while ensuring projects are positioned to move forward when the timing is right and funding becomes available.

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Question 31401 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for the Mill Road Alfriston to Drury section?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

An investment case is currently in development for the Mill Road Alfriston to Drury project. A preferred option has not yet been selected and consequently there is no cost estimate available at this time.

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Question 31402 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When does the Minister of Transport expect main construction of the Mill Road Alfriston to Drury section to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

The investment case for Alfriston to Dury is still in progress and no construction start date has been set. The focus is on positioning projects to move forward when funding is available.

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Question 31403 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When does the Minister of Transport expect route protection for the Mill Road Alfriston to Drury section (previously Stages 2 and 3), listed in Phase Three of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, to be completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

The investment case for Alfriston to Dury is still in progress and no date has been set for commencing route protection.