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Question 28270 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 19854 (2026), how many stores retained as confirmed NZ Post outlets are required to make equipment, counter, signage, point-of-sale, or fit-out changes; and of those, how many are expected to fund those changes at their…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that this is dependent on the services provided by the host business NZ Post partners with. Any changes to the services that are provided and the equipment, etc, required is a commercial and operational matter between NZ Post…

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Question 28275 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 20186 (2026), does any binding obligation on NZ Post to engage with affected store owners or communities exist in respect of the January 2026 changes, or is the engagement the Minister expects non-binding; and what…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that the January 2026 network changes related to the urban retail network, for which the Deed of Understanding requires NZ Post to maintain a minimum number of service points and provide certain services, but does not specify…

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Question 28280 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 19845 (2026), were any stores' outcomes were revised after NZ Post considered feedback, and if so, which specific stores were they, and what was the reason given in each case?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that NZ Post received requests from some stores to review the decision they had made. After considering new information provided NZ Post decided to retain some services at ten agencies. One of these agencies subsequently…

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Question 28006 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    On what date was the amendment to the Deed of Understanding resetting NZ Post's minimum store requirements agreed; on whose advice; and were Ministers advised at that time of the estimated number of stores that could close or lose services…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The amendments to the postal Deed of Understanding came into effect on 25 September 2025. This followed a 2024 Review by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, with changes agreed by Cabinet in June 2025. The amended Deed is…

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Question 28008 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 19848 (2026), what is the nature and total value of the "financial support" NZ Post is offering retail partners to ensure a smooth transition; how many partners have been offered it; and if affected agents have, as the…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that the nature of the financial support is a one-off payment made to the majority of retail partners, subject to criteria, to support them through the transition. I’m advised NZ Post is choosing to do this beyond contractual…

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Question 28010 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 20186 (2026), what consequences, if any, followed for NZ Post, its board, or its chief executive as a result of the communications that Ministers stated were "not as proactive as they should have been"?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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Ministers emphasised to NZ Post, its board, and its chief executive the importance of maintaining timely and transparent communication. NZ Post acknowledged Ministers’ feedback and will continue to prioritise clear, proactive engagement…

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27151, 27930 (2026)

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    27151 (matches this search)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    27930

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 01/06/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 1 June 2026. • 2/06/2026 - Meeting with…

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Question 27110 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of Transport are or will soon be proactively released here: https://www.transport.govt.nz/about-us/our-corporate-publications/proactive-releases/results. TAIC: Statement of…

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Question 27111 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 27117 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 10889 (2025), 11147 (2025), 14770 (2025), 18421 (2025), 19559 (2025), 20746 (2025), 22412 (2025), 27507 (2025), 28436 (2025), 30419 (2025), 30991 (2025), 31535 (2025), 32421 (2025), 33193…

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Question 27135 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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There are two titles withheld under active consideration.

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Question 27136 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 27215 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None.

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Question 27216 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I took one paper through Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026. It is not in the public interest to release the title at this stage.

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Question 27221 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 11040 (2025), 11255 (2025), 14923 (2025), 18528 (2025), 19677 (2025), 20885 (2025), 22550 (2025), 27613 (2025), 28543 (2025), 30527 (2025), 31099 (2025), 31644 (2025), 32532 (2025), 33300…

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Question 27240 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 27241 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 27256 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 27636 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current estimated total cost of the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway, and how does this compare with the 2024 NZ Transport Agency indicative estimate of $2.9 billion to $3.75 billion?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that updated estimates are being refined through detailed design and the procurement processes, which is standard practice for projects at this stage.

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Question 27637 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What toll rates for light and heavy vehicles, and what tolling point locations, were consulted on for the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway during the March to April 2026 consultation, and how many submissions were received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Information about the toll rates consulted on for the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway is available on the NZTA website:…

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Question 27642 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What impact does the Minister of Transport expect repayments on the Crown loan for the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway to have on the National Land Transport Fund's capacity to fund other transport projects?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Repayments on any Crown loan provided to NZ Transport Agency would be considered alongside other National Land Transport Fund commitments. The NLTF is managed on a multi-year basis and reviewed through the National Land Transport Programme…

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Question 27643 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What does the 2025 investment case estimate as the cost of the second and third stages of the Northland Corridor, and does the Government still intend to proceed with those stages?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Investment Case identified a $15.3b - $18.3b investment envelope to design, consent and construct Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and Port Marsden Highway to Whangārei. Cost estimates remain subject to refinement. The Government has…

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Question 27644 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Has the Government taken any decision that the Northland Corridor expressway will no longer extend to Whangārei, and what advice has the Minister of Transport received on de-scoping the second and third stages?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No.

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Question 27647 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the Government agree with the Infrastructure Commission's warning that the Northland Corridor project could consume up to 10% of Crown spending on new infrastructure through to 2050; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government acknowledges the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission’s work on the long-term costs of major infrastructure investment. Long-term estimates of a project’s share of Crown infrastructure spending rely on assumptions about…

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Question 27653 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Why could New Zealand's debt market not sustain three fully-financed public-private partnership bids for the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway, and what does this indicate about the project's affordability?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Capital Crown Contribution (CCC) reduced the required private capital for the Warkworth to Te Hana project. This ensured that the Request for Proposals (RFP) procurement process was competitive as it reduced the amount of private debt…

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Question 27655 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What is the value of the 10-year Crown loan to the NZ Transport Agency for the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway agreed by Cabinet in March 2025, and what is the projected total cost of repaying it including interest?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I do not consider it appropriate to release this information at this time due to ongoing contract negotiations for the delivery of the PPP.

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Question 27656 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, did Treasury provide on the proposal to provide a Crown loan to the NZ Transport Agency for the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway, and did that advice oppose the loan?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Treasury provided advice to Hon Chris Bishop and myself in July 2025 recommending that Cabinet agree to progress a Crown loan to the New Zealand Transport Agency to support delivery of the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway, as the preferred…

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Question 25942 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    On what date, if at all, were the consents and designation for an alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills (section 2b) lodged under the Fast-track Approvals Act, relative to the end-of-March 2026 timeframe stated on 20 October 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Information on the Alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills project is proactively released on the Fast-track website, here: https://www.fasttrack.govt.nz/projects/alternative-to-the-brynderwyn-hills

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Question 25943 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What decision, if any, has the Government made on the NZTA Board's tolling recommendations that he said on 20 October 2025 the Government would consider and "announce next steps in due course"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Since 20 October 2025, NZTA has considered public feedback on the Belfast to Pegasus and Woodend Bypass Road of National Significance tolling proposal, which was publicly consulted on from 12 August to 9 September 2025. I have received a…

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Question 25944 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What benefit-cost ratio threshold, if any, will the Government apply in determining the sequence of Roads of National Significance in the 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 Benefit-cost ratios applied will be the Benefit-cost ratios of the projects.

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Question 25945 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How much, if any, of the $515 million in approved Roads of National Significance property funding had been used for property acquisition as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, that as at the end of April 2026, $422.1 million of the $515 million approved for property acquisition work on Roads of National Significance has been spent.

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Question 25946 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How much, if any, of the $675 million announced as approved on 20 October 2025 for consenting, design, route protection, site investigations and early works had been spent as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Corrected reply: I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi that, as at 30 April 2026, $323.8 million had been spent on pre-implementation activities for Roads of National Significance (RoNS) projects that had not yet progressed to…

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Question 25947 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Which Road of National Significance, if any, does he expect to be the next to commence main construction following Budget 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi that the State Highway 1 Cambridge to Piarere Expressway is expected to commence construction in 2027.

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Question 25948 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many of the Roads of National Significance, if any, have had a confirmed main construction start date assigned, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi that Ōtaki to north of Levin: Te Pae o Tararua highway, State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway, Takitimu North Link Stage 1 and State Highway 29 Omanawa Bridge replacement are currently under…

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Question 25949 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the prioritisation plan for Roads of National Significance that was signalled on 20 October 2025 been published in the period since that statement, if not, why?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No.

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Question 25950 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    By what date did he originally intend to release the "clear plan for delivery, including well-reasoned prioritisation," that he said on 20 October 2025 the Government would "have more to say about… in the coming months"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I did not have a specific date in mind.

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Question 25951 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    On what date does he expect to publish the Major Transport Projects Pipeline referred to in his 17 February 2026 statement on the National Infrastructure Plan?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Soon.

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Matching question numbers: 24997 (2026)

  • 24993 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 19673 (2026): on what date does the Minister expect to decide whether further assurance, including an independent review, is required; and what criteria will inform that decision?

  • 24994 (matches this search)

    Further to Replies 19668 and 19673 (2026): what specific consideration has the Minister given to commissioning an independent or external review covering the rationale for the 16 April 2025 amendment, the timing of NZ Police notification,…

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    Further to Reply 19668 (2026): as NZTA's record-keeping practices are outside the scope of the current review, will the Minister direct that those practices be examined separately; and if so, by whom and by what date?

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    Further to Reply 19668 (2026): as the timing of NZ Police notification is outside the scope of the current review, will the Minister direct that the timing of, and decision-making around, NZ Police notification be examined separately; and…

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    Further to Reply 19668 (2026): as the rationale for the 16 April 2025 amendment to the Certificate of Particulars control is outside the scope of the current review, will the Minister direct that the rationale for that amendment be…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As noted in my reply to 19673 (2026), I have not considered it necessary to commission an independent or external review at this time. I am being kept informed of NZTA’s findings and progress regarding its investigations and oversight of…

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Question 24998 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Replies 19668 and 19673 (2026): as the terms of reference of the current review do not examine the rationale for the 16 April 2025 amendment, the timing of NZ Police notification, or NZTA's record-keeping, by what process, and…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA is currently undertaking a review of the Certificate of Particulars control. While the terms of reference for that review are focused on the design of the control going forward, I am advised it will include the decision-making process…

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Question 25040 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 19468 (2026), how many, if any fatalities have been recorded since 1 January 2023, broken down by region and month?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that since 1 January 2023 there has been one fatal crash involving an individual from the cohort referenced. To protect the privacy of those involved and given the ongoing inquiries by NZ Police, no further details are able to…

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24287, 24288, 24290, 24920 (2026)

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does any agency within the Minister's Racing responsibilities contribute to the Budget 2026 baseline savings exercise or the associated reduction in full-time equivalents; if so, what is the dollar value and the forecast change in…

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    24288 (matches this search)

    What savings or expenditure-reduction initiatives, if any, are recorded in Budget 2026 within the Racing portfolio, and what is the dollar value and basis of each, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other…

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    24290 (matches this search)

    What new spending initiatives, if any, are funded in Budget 2026 within the Racing portfolio, and what is the appropriation, purpose and expected outcome of each, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other…

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    24920

    For each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, what is the forecast payback period, in months, i.e. the time before the disestablishment of roles (if any) made as part of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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Minister for Racing is not responsible for any agency, crown entity, company, department, or other organisation.

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Question 24289 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the actual versus forecast delivery progress and cost of each Road of National Significance funded in previous Budgets, if any, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The current Roads of National Significance Programme was established through GPS 2024. Since its establishment, the only project to receive funding through Budget is the Cambridge to Piarere Project, with $1.773m provided through Budget…

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Question 24291 (2026)

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    What is the Minister's assessment, if any, of whether the metropolitan and national rail activities funded in Budget 2026 from reprioritised Rail Network Investment Programme 2024–2027 savings deliver better value or outcomes than the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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KiwiRail no longer required the $170 million capital funding that was previously set aside in tagged contingency through Budget 2024 due to efficiencies and savings progressed. Reprioritising this funding to the 2027-30 RNIP means that it…

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Question 24292 (2026)

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    What constraints, if any, has the Minister placed on how savings in Vote Transport are to be found in Budget 2026, and may those savings extend to reductions in funded land transport or rail programmes if sufficient savings cannot…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As the Minister of Transport, I did not place any constraints on how savings for Vote Transport would be found in Budget 2026.

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    What rail activities, if any, were reduced or deferred to generate the savings recorded in the Rail Network Investment Programme 2024–2027 – Reprioritisation initiative in Budget 2026, the proceeds of which are used to fund rail…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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KiwiRail returned $170m in Budget 2026, from tagged contingency funding for the current three-year Rail Network Investment Programme 2024 – 2027. This was the remaining funding after the freight programme was fully funded on approval in…

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    What is the dollar value attributable to each of the specific levers identified for the Baseline Savings – Vote Transport initiative in Budget 2026, namely (a) lower-than-expected costs for delivering drug and alcohol assessments, (b)…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that the savings attributable to each line in the Baseline Savings – Vote Transport initiative are as follows: • Drug and alcohol assessment costs: $2.000 million ($0.500 million per annum ongoing)…

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    What is the total funding provided through the Public Transport Fuel Costs Support initiative in Budget 2026, the figures for which were withheld due to commercial sensitivity, which Public Transport Authorities will receive that funding,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that funding figures will continue to be withheld due to commercial sensitivity.

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    What activities, if any, will be funded under the Rail Network Investment Programme 2027–2030 – National Rail Freight Network initiative in Budget 2026 (which provides operating and capital funding held in tagged contingency for…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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The 2027-30 Rail Network Investment Programme (RNIP) is currently under development. The specific activities and forecast funding will be published once the 2027-30 RNIP has been agreed.

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    How much of the Rail Network Investment Programme 2027–2030 – Metropolitan Rail Networks Overdue Renewals initiative funded in Budget 2026 (approximately $106.9 million of capital for overdue Auckland and Wellington metropolitan rail…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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The Rail Network Investment Programme 2027–2030 – Metropolitan Rail Networks Overdue Renewals initiative was fully funded from reprioritised savings. I am yet to be advised on the specific renewal activities that will be undertaken and I…

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    Which specific State Highway resilience projects, if any, will be funded from the $400.0 million capital tagged contingency for the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport: Resilience initiative in Budget 2026, and what is the…

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Funding has been allocated to the projects as follows: SH2 Waioweka Gorge - $75M SH3 Awakino Gorge - $50M SH26 Kirikiri Stream bridge replacement - $65M SH25 corridor targeted resilience - $20M SH60 Takaka Hill – $20M SH6 Cromwell to…