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Question 37309 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35756 (2026), will the Government review the Advance Purchase Policy for Property Acquisitions, last reviewed in October 2018, in light of the scale of unfunded designations identified in reply 35761 (2026); if not, why…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA is currently reviewing its Advance Purchase Policy for Property Acquisitions.

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Question 37310 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    For each of the 11 projects listed in reply 35761 (2026), what is the current expected timeframe, if any, for construction funding to be allocated?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am not able to confirm the timeframe for allocating construction funding to these 11 projects. Consistent with the Major Transport Projects Pipeline, the timeframe remains subject to funding availability.

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Question 37311 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 33478 (2026), for each confirmed NZTA designation not among those listed as having a lapse date within the next five years, what is the current lapse date of that designation?

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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 the attached document.

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Question 37312 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35743 (2026), can the Minister confirm whether the statement that no agreements under section 17 of the Public Works Act 1981 have been deemed entered into as a result of a section 185 order in the last 10 years is…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has confirmed that no agreements have been entered into in the last 10 years as a result of an order made under s185 of the RMA. One agreement is currently with the landowner for signing and once this is done the agreement will go to…

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Question 37313 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What estimate, if any, has NZTA or Treasury made of the rate of increase in the market value of properties subject to long-term unfunded designations, and how is that factored into any assessment of future Crown acquisition costs?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency's property acquisition estimates are set out in its Cost Estimation Manual. This is available on the NZTA website at https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/cost-estimation-manual/docs/cost-estimation-manual-sm014.pdf

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Question 37314 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Government sought advice from the Office of the Auditor-General, or any other independent body, on whether contingent liabilities arising from long-term unfunded designations are adequately identified, quantified, and disclosed?

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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 have sought no such advice.

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Question 37315 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many of the 2,395 properties identified in reply 35761 (2026) have been the subject of an application under section 185 of the Resource Management Act 1991, and what was the outcome in each case?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that there have been five applications lodged under s185 RMA that relate to those properties: • One has had an order made by the Environment Court under s185 RMA. • One was withdrawn by consent following an agreement being…

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Question 37316 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    For each of the 11 projects listed in reply 35761 (2026), what is the average length of time elapsed since the relevant notice of requirement or designation was lodged?

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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 the attached document.

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Question 37317 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 36197 (2026), has any whole-of-life cost comparison since been undertaken for any of the 11 projects listed in reply 35761 (2026), between maintaining the designation, acquiring the corridor now, or non-statutory route…

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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 whole-of-life cost comparison has not been undertaken to compare the options of maintaining the designation, acquiring the corridor now, or using non-statutory route protection.

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Question 37318 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does NZTA maintain a central risk register or contingent liability estimate for properties subject to designations for which no construction funding is allocated; if so, what is the current total value recorded; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No. Risks and potential property-related obligations are assessed and managed within individual project governance and business case processes.

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Question 37319 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35750 (2026), has the Minister received any advice since the date of that reply on the projected cost of section 185 acquisitions arising from designations without construction funding?

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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 have received no such advice.

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Question 37320 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35745 (2026), will the Government now separately disclose section 185-related contingent liabilities in the Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand, given the scale of properties identified in reply 35761…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Treasury is responsible for determining the content of the Financial Statements of the Government, including whether contingent liabilities are separately disclosed. In general, a separate disclosure is required only where a contingent…

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Question 37321 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has Treasury undertaken or commissioned any analysis of the aggregate contingent liability arising from designations without construction funding across the 11 projects listed in reply 35761 (2026); if so, what is the title and date of…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No. The Treasury has not undertaken or commissioned this analysis. Responsibility for assessing individual project costs and funding requirements sits with the relevant designating authority or responsible agency, with proposals considered…

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Question 37322 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 36198 (2026), as the $364.4m estimate for NoR 1 North properties was prepared in 2017, has that estimate been updated since, and if not, why not?

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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 estimate has not been updated since. The estimate was developed for the North Detailed Business Case and has not been updated because the project is not expected to be delivered in the near term.

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Question 37323 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35761 (2026), what is the estimated current market value of the properties impacted by each of the 11 projects listed in that reply, broken down by project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The property cost estimates for the 11 projects are as follows: • Alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills $177,857,000 • Supporting Growth Alliance $653,000,000 • NW Alternative State Highway $242,000,000 • Northwest Busway $1,161,354,000 •…

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Question 37231 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), is he currently aware of any procurement decision by Ferry Holdings Ltd that did not comply with the Government Procurement Rules; if so, which decisions?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ferry Holdings has followed the Government Procurement Rules including taking decisions for exemptions where a fair basis has been established.

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Question 37232 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), have any contracts been suspended, varied, re-tendered, or terminated, or any procurement processes paused, as a result of matters identified in or connected to the review; if so,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No.

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Question 37233 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), has any matter arising from or connected to the review been referred to the Office of the Auditor-General, the Serious Fraud Office, the New Zealand Police, or any other enforcement or…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No.

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Question 37234 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), have any Ferry Holdings Ltd staff or contractors been stood down, suspended, reassigned, or had their delegations altered in connection with the review; if so, how many?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No.

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Question 37235 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), what are the terms of reference for the review, and will he release them; if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes, following completion of the review, consideration by the board, consideration Ministers of any update from the board, and consideration of the material in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act, the terms of…

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Question 37236 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), who is conducting the review, and is that reviewer internal or external to Ferry Holdings Ltd?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The reviewer is Esby & Co and is external to Ferry Holdings.

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Question 37237 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), what briefings, aides-memoire, or other written advice has he or his office received regarding the review, listed by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None regarding the review itself, and as noted in the reply to WPQ 35235 (2026), "we will be updated in due course."

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Question 37238 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), on what date was he first informed of the review, and by whom?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We do not have a record of the exact date; however, Ferry Holdings started the work in May 2026, and their Chair is in regular contact with my Office and mentioned it to my Private Secretary as is appropriate.

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Question 37239 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), was the review commenced in response to any complaint, protected disclosure, audit finding, or concern raised internally or externally; if so, on what date was that matter first raised?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No. The review was commenced by the board and chief executive in reference to best practice.

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Question 37240 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), on what date did Ferry Holdings Ltd commence its review into its procurement practices, and who made the decision to commence it?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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11 May 2026, based on the decision of the chief executive and board.

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Question 36598 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What contingency arrangements, if any, are in place for Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, including the 42 flood resilience projects requiring 40 percent local authority co-investment, should a council be unable to meet its share once…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027, and is approaching full allocation. All flood resilience projects will be underway by 2027. No consideration has been given to increasing the…

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Question 36599 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What impact, if any, does he expect the rates cap, due to take full effect by 2029, to have on the number and value of future Regional Infrastructure Fund applications that depend on local authority co-investment?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Infrastructure Fund is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027, with funds now mostly allocated. As the proposed rates cap has not yet been implemented, how each council will manage implementation is unknown. Any…

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36600, 36604, 36605 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When, if at all, did he or his officials first assess the interaction between the Government's proposed rates cap and the co-investment model underpinning the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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    What assessment, if any, was undertaken within his portfolio of the impact of a rates cap on local authorities' ability to meet co-investment requirements under the Regional Infrastructure Fund before the Government announced its rates cap…

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    What advice, if any, has he received from officials, including Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit, on the impact of the Government's proposed rates cap on the ability of local authorities to co-invest in projects…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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In 2024, Officials provided advice on each local authorities’ financial position and ability to contribute co-funding for flood resilience projects, in support of the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund investment decisions on…

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Question 36601 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many projects funded or approved for funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, have been delayed, rescoped, or withdrawn since 1 December 2025 because a local authority co-investment partner was unable to confirm or…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Since 1 December 2025, two Regional Infrastructure Fund projects have been delayed for this reason, none were rescoped or withdrawn.

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Question 36602 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What discussions, if any, has he had with the Minister of Local Government about the effect of the proposed rates cap on local authorities' capacity to co-invest in Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, and on what dates did any such…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None. The Regional Infrastructure Fund is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027, with funds now mostly allocated while the proposed rates cap is yet to be implemented.

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Question 36603 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Which local authorities, if any, have raised concerns with him or his officials about their ability to meet co-investment requirements for Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, including the 40 percent local share of flood resilience…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Officials have not been made aware by local authorities of any concerns in relation to their ability to contribute co-funding towards relevant Regional Infrastructure Fund projects.

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Question 36606 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many of the 42 flood resilience projects allocated $101.1 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, announced on 12 August 2024 with local authorities required to co-invest 40 percent of project costs, have had their local…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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All the projects referred to have had their local authority co-investment share confirmed.

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Question 36607 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What proportion, if any, of projects approved for funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to date rely on co-investment from local authorities, and what is the total value of local authority co-investment committed across those…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As at 9 August 2026, 156 projects in total have been approved for funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), of which 90 show the recipient is either a local authority or council-controlled organisation that contributed to…

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Question 36771 (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 10 August 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 Transport briefings received from the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport are or will soon be proactively released here:…

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Question 36772 (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 10 August 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. MCERT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 36777 (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 10 August 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 36796 (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 10 August 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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KiwiRail, KiwiRail Quarter 4 FY26 Performance report, 13 August

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Question 36797 (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 10 August 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 36812 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport during the week beginning 10 August 2026 •…

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Question 36873 (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 10 August 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 36874 (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 10 August 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 the following papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026: - Next steps on Waitematā Harbour Connections - 10 August - RUC transition report back and regulations policy…

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Question 36877 (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 10 August 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 36893 (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 10 August 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 36894 (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 10 August 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 36903 (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 10 August 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 36276 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What further work, if any, has he requested from KiwiRail or from officials on options to lift passenger frequency above eight trains per hour south of Wiri station, and by what date is that work due to be reported to him?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This work is ongoing between KiwiRail and Auckland Council as part of the transport planning process.

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Question 36277 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he sought or received on rail freight scheduling practices in other jurisdictions, including Australia, where freight services are reported to run off-peak, at night, or on dedicated freight tracks?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We have sought no advice on the scheduling practices of other countries.

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36278, 36279 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What directions, if any, has he given to KiwiRail in his capacity as Minister for Rail concerning freight movements on the Auckland metro rail network during weekday peak periods?

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    What expectations, if any, has he set for KiwiRail regarding the prioritisation of passenger services over freight movements during peak periods on the Auckland metro rail network, whether by letter of expectations, statement of corporate…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The peaks are due to passenger demand, and as such passengers are the priority during the peak. Freight is also essential for our economy, and also for reducing truck volumes in the busy Auckland centre. We have always been clear that…

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Question 36280 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When does he expect eight trains per hour to operate south of Wiri station, and what advice, if any, has he received on that timeframe?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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In the fullness of time, following confirmation by the relevant safety case holders.

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Question 36281 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been allocated by the Government to date for an extension of the third main line or for a fourth main line on the Auckland metro rail network, and over what period?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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In 2020, the Minister for State Owned Enterprises (Rt Hon Winston Peters) committed and announced the funding to build the third main line at the busiest rail junction in New Zealand. In 2025, the Minister for Rail (Rt Hon Winston Peters)…