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Question 17966 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he consider that regulatory barriers identified by Transporting New Zealand in its 24 March 2026 letter to NZ Transport Agency, including weight limits, over-dimension route restrictions, and EV licence-class thresholds, are examples…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I have no Ministerial responsibility for letters received by the New Zealand Transport Agency.

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Question 17967 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he assessed whether the current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule and associated heavy vehicle permitting requirements impose unnecessary regulatory burden on the freight and logistics sector; if so, what were the findings of that…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No. That responsibility sits with the Minister of Transport. These matters are under active consideration. Any findings of these considerations will be publicly released in due course.

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Question 17968 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What role, if any, has he or his office played in reviewing the regulatory settings governing heavy vehicle permitting since the Government identified fuel conservation as a policy priority?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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As Minister for Regulation, I have been a part of a small group of Ministers overseeing all work on the fuel crisis, including directing agencies to carry out analysis of those proposals and considering their advice.

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Question 17969 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he consider a 34-day period between an industry body's formal request for urgent regulatory amendments and the Government's announcement that it is "refining" options to be consistent with the Government's commitment to reducing…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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It can be, depending on the size and complexity of the problem.

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Question 17970 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Is he satisfied that the proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes meet the Government's own expectations for regulatory quality, including adequate assessment of compliance costs, enforcement implications, and unintended consequences?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Analysis is ongoing, and the proposals will only be approved if they meet the Government’s expectations.

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Question 17973 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What demand-management or fuel-saving measures, if any, has the Government proposed for the 96 per cent of New Zealand's vehicle fleet that is not heavy vehicles?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government has stood up initiatives such as the fuel savings recommendations available on https://www.eeca.govt.nz/fuel/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23694058209&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9NeCtpSjlAMVX5NmAh1dwjDgEAMYASAAEgJQufD_BwE. Further…

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17974, 17976 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 17974 (matches this search)

    Will Road User Charges for heavy vehicles be adjusted to reflect increased pavement damage, if any, arising from higher permitted weights, consistent with the cost-allocation principles underpinning the current RUC framework?

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    Will the Government increase the road maintenance funding allocation to territorial authorities through the National Land Transport Fund to cover additional pavement damage, if any, caused by heavier vehicles permitted under the proposed…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government is considering a range of options and final decisions have not yet been made.

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6 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 17982 (2026), 17989 (2026)

  • 17975 (matches this search)

    Has the Government estimated the cost, if any, to local authorities of any required pavement strengthening or rehabilitation on roads classified below Arterial level to accommodate the proposed higher weight limits; if so, what is that…

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    What assessment, if any, has been made of the accelerated rutting, fatigue cracking, and edge-break damage to chipseal surfaces on local roads arising from the proposed heavier axle loads, given NZ Transport Agency research finding that…

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    What assessment, if any, has been made of the impact of higher vehicle weights on Secondary Collector and Access roads in rural areas, given that the majority of New Zealand's local road network consists of thin-surfaced chipseal pavements…

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    What is the estimated total additional annual road maintenance and rehabilitation cost, if any, to the national roading network arising from the proposed weight limit increases, and how does that cost compare with any estimated fuel…

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    What is the Government's estimate, if any, of the per-kilometre increase in annual maintenance costs for each One Network Road Classification category — National, Regional, Arterial, Primary Collector, Secondary Collector, and Access —…

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    How much fuel per week, if any, is it estimated the proposed Vehicle Dimensions and Mass weight limit changes would save if implemented immediately?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government is considering options and final decisions have not yet been made. To inform these decisions, officials have carried out a regulatory impact assessment, which includes a high-level estimate of the cost of additional…

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17978, 17985 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Government assessed the impact of the proposed weight limit increases on single-lane bridges and weight-restricted structures on Regional and Primary Collector routes; if so, how many structures would require upgrading or…

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    What assessment, if any, has been made of the road safety implications of allowing heavier vehicles on New Zealand roads under the proposed Vehicle Dimensions and Mass weight limit changes, and what safety thresholds has the Government…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government is considering a range of options and final decisions have not yet been made. Safety assessments are a critical factor for consideration before any changes to Rules would be finalised.

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Question 17981 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Government applied the fourth-power law relationship between axle load and pavement damage, as used in NZ Transport Agency Research Report 603, to model the accelerated deterioration that would result from the proposed weight limit…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government is considering a range of options and final decisions have not yet been made. I am advised that officials have used the fourth-power law in their analysis to support decision-making

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Question 17983 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will the proposed relaxation of delivery curfews and over-dimension route restrictions be subject to any conditions or time limits, and what assessment, if any, has been made of noise and amenity impacts on affected communities?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government is considering a range of options and final decisions have not yet been made.

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Question 17984 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What consultation, if any, has been undertaken with local councils on the impact of heavier vehicles on local road networks arising from the proposed heavy vehicle rule changes?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that targeted consultation has been undertaken with a subset of Road Controlling Authorities on a range of options being considered.

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Question 17986 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When will the Government release draft regulatory text, if any, for the proposed heavy vehicle rule changes for public consultation or industry review?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that the relevant documents will be released following Cabinet decisions.

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Question 17987 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Are proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes ready for implementation, as indicated in the Government's statement that "we expect options to be ready by the end of this month [April] if needed"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government is considering a range of options and final decisions have not yet been made. Implementation is subject to final policy decisions.

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Question 17988 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Government estimated the measurable fuel cost, if any, of delaying implementation of the proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes since Transporting New Zealand's 24 March 2026 request; if so, what is that cost?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that this cost has not been estimated.

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Question 17990 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    If the proposed changes to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass weight limits, over-dimension route and time restrictions, and EV licence-class thresholds would save fuel, why is their implementation being delayed until a Phase 2 decision rather…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that proposed changes to licence class weight thresholds were consulted on as part of my Land Transport Rules Reform programme from 25 February – 25 March 2026. I am expecting to consider final advice on Rule changes,…

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Question 17991 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with Transporting New Zealand CEO Dom Kalasih's assessment that "we shouldn't be waiting for things to get bad before we actually do things that make sense"; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As I have stated publicly, we are looking at sensible changes that can be made to lift productivity. However, we need to carefully balance this with safety and network impacts. We have a lot of work underway to make sure any changes we…

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Question 17992 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What changed between 24 March and 27 April 2026 that warranted action on the proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes now but not when the industry first raised them?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Reviewing regulations to enable reduced fuel use is something that has been included in the Fuel Response Plan 2026 since it was first published on 27 March 2026.

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Question 17993 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why has it taken 34 days from Transporting New Zealand's 24 March 2026 call for urgent amendments to heavy vehicle regulations for the Government to announce regulatory changes?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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We can’t rush into making blanket changes. Any temporary changes to heavy vehicle regulations need to balance the wider impacts on safety and the road network. We need to carefully consider advice and ensure all costs and benefits are…

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Question 17994 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    On what date did the Minister of Transport first receive or become aware of Transporting New Zealand CEO Dom Kalasih's 24 March 2026 letter to NZ Transport Agency calling for urgent amendments to heavy vehicle permitting regulations?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have long been aware of the freight sector's concerns that heavy vehicle weight restrictions are holding back efficiency. These concerns have been heightened by the current fuel shock.

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Question 17424 (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 20 April 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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MoT: 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.

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Question 17426 (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 20 April 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 17430 (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 20 April 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 to the Member in Written Parliamentary Questions 10205 (2026), 12493 (2026), 13504 (2026), and 16734 (2026) I refer the member to Written Parliamentary Question 7515 (2025).

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Question 17449 (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 20 April 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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23 April 2026 KiwiRail Results of City Rail Link network-wide testing.

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Question 17450 (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 20 April 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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17465, 17633 (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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    17633

    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 20/04/2026, 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 20 April 2026 • Debt profiles for growth…

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Question 17529 (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 20 April 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 17532 (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 20 April 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 did not take any papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026.

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Question 17535 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 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 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 17554 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 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 17555 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 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 17571 (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 20 April 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 17654 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, has NZTA paid out in alcohol Interlock Subsidies for each of the previous three Financial years?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA advises the below: 2022/23: $1,020,445 2023/24: $1,030,597 2024/25: $1,123,278

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Question 17317 (2026)

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    Why will recent changes to school transport already made in Manawatū not be reversed while school transport assistance policy is reviewed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) will not be reversing already implemented route changes, such as the ones in the Manawatū area, while the transport policy review is underway. Until any changes to school transport…

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Question 17318 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What lay behind the Ministry of Education’s advice to the Minister which led her to pause regional reviews of school transport assistance?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Pausing route reviews provides more certainty for schools, families, and Public Transport Authorities while the policy review is underway.

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Question 17320 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the direction, scope, and timeframe for the review of school transport assistance policy, and when does the Minister expect the Ministry of Education’s review of school transport assistance policy to be completed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The scope of the policy review is broad. It will examine policy settings around school transport including: • the purpose of school transport • the relationship between school transport, attendance, and education outcomes • who school…

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Question 17370 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 13378 (2026), does the Minister think that the 16 April 2025 amendment to the Certificate of Particulars control materially narrowed the scope of that control; and if so, how was that narrowing consistent with the risk…

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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 (NZTA) that, in its regulatory responses, it always seeks to strike an appropriate balance between risk and compliance burden. Its currently reviewing its controls to see whether further…

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Question 17371 (2026)

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    Further to Replies 13159 and 13165 (2026), as the vulnerability is stated to have been closed on 31 October 2025, how were fraudulent overseas licence conversions able to be completed during November 2025; what date in November 2025 was…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that there was one fraudulent conversion after 31 October 2025, which occurred in November 2025 as a result of an administrative error. Once identified, NZTA acted promptly, and the relevant individual had their…

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Question 17201 (2026)

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    Further to Replies 13162, 13166 and 13167 (2026), (a) how many individuals from the cohort of 461 persons identified as having fraudulently converted overseas licences are currently the subject of active criminal investigations; (b) how…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that none of the cohort are the subject of active criminal charges by NZTA; however, NZTA’s investigations remain ongoing. At an aggregated level, NZTA have advised me that between 1 February and 31 October 2025, there are 10…

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Question 17202 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Replies 13170 and 13376 (2026), (a) on what specific evidentiary basis, and by whom, was the determination made that 37 of the 498 impacted conversions were the result of administrative error rather than fraud; (b) were any of…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises me that all overseas conversion applications (OVCs) and responses to NZTAs requirement for certificates evidencing validity for individuals within the cohort were examined in detail by NZTA’s…

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Question 17203 (2026)

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    Further to Reply 13171 (2026), in respect of the individual found to have provided falsified information to NZTA, (a) on what basis was that individual permitted to complete the process to obtain a new licence following a finding of…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Any person may apply for a driver licence provided they meet the statutory requirements and complete the application process lawfully. In this case, the individual subsequently applied for and obtained a new licence through the proper…

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Question 17204 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 13169 (2026), has NZTA's position on the appropriate regulatory response to fraudulent overseas licence conversions changed since November 2025; if so, in what respect and on what date; and how many of the 461 individuals…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA's position on the appropriate regulatory response to fraudulent overseas licence conversions has not changed since November 2025. In response to the second part of the Member’s question, I refer the Member to my response to Written…

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Question 17205 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Replies 13374 and 13375 (2026), which individual or individuals within NZTA made the decision not to reference the February 2025 detection in the November 2025 media statement; was this decision documented; and was the Minister…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The February 2025 date was not included because fraud had not been confirmed at that time. NZTA considered it inappropriate to publish or reference dates relating to matters that had been identified but not yet substantiated.

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Question 17206 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 13378 (2026), did the decision-maker or decision-makers who authorised the 16 April 2025 amendment to the Certificate of Particulars control have knowledge, at the time of making that decision, of the potential fraud…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes, I am advised they were aware of the work that was underway regarding the potential fraud detected in February 2025.

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Question 17207 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 13378 (2026), what is the name, role or position title of the decision-maker or decision-makers within NZTA who authorised the 16 April 2025 amendment to the Certificate of Particulars control; and on what documented…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that the amendment was approved by managers within the Customer and Services business unit. At the time, advice provided to those managers noted that the amended control had led to an increase in contact with NZTA. Those…

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Question 17208 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Further to Reply 13164 (2026), can the Minister confirm whether any transport operator, freight company, or other employer of commercial drivers was notified at any point between February 2025 and October 2025 that a licence holder in…

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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 Question 8828 (2026).

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Question 17212 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Further to Reply 13163 (2026), what was the reason for the further period of approximately three and a half months between the formal notification of NZ Police on 1 August 2025 and the formal advice provided to the NZ Police Road Safety…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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During the period between formal notification to NZ Police on 1 August 2025 and formal advice to the NZ Police Road Safety Intelligence Team on 18 November 2025, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) was seeking evidence of licence…

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Question 17213 (2026)

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    Further to Reply 13163 (2026), what was the reason NZ Police was not formally notified until 1 August 2025, approximately six months after the initial detection of fraud in February 2025; was any informal notification provided to NZ Police…

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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 Question 11429 (2026) regarding the actions that needed to be taken following the identification of potential fraud in February 2025. No informal notification was provided to NZ Police prior to…

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Question 17215 (2026)

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    Further to Reply 13377 (2026), (a) what controls, if any, were in place between February 2025 and November 2025 to prevent further fraudulent overseas licence conversions following the initial detection; (b) what was the reason for the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that a range of controls are in place to mitigate the risk of fraudulent conversions, which are regularly reviewed and improved. During the period in question, NZTA updated its processes and evidence of validity requirements…

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Question 17216 (2026)

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    Further to Reply 13159 (2026), what specifically was the reason for the three-month delay between the confirmation of fraud at the commencement of the audit in July 2025 and the closure of the vulnerability on 31 October 2025; what interim…

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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 Question 17215 (2026). Between July and November 2025, NZTA advised that 12 overseas licence conversions from the cohort were found to have used fraudulent or falsified information as follows: -…