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Question 31392 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 31393 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 31394 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 31395 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

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

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Question 31396 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 31397 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 31398 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No construction start date has been set.

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Question 31399 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

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

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31400, 31409, 31415, 31427 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 31400

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

  • 31409

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

  • 31415

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

  • 31427

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

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

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Question 31401 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 31402 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

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

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Question 31403 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

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

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Question 31404 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister of Transport receive on the economic cost of progressing the East-West Link more slowly?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA considered a range of risk factors when developing the investment case for the East West Link project, including exposure to construction cost inflation, as outlined in the publicly available Major Project Report:…

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Question 31405 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total cost estimate for the East-West Link?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

This information is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/east-west-link/Major-Project-Report-East-West-Link.pdf

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Question 31406 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What funding, if any, is allocated to the East-West Link for activity beyond route protection in the 2024–27 National Land Transport Programme?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Following the NZTA Board's endorsement of the East-West Link investment case in August 2025, funding of $102 million was approved to progress consenting, route protection and some design. As has been widely publicised the National Land…

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Question 31407 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When does the Minister of Transport expect main construction of the East-West Link to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No construction start date has been set. The focus is on positioning projects to move forward when funding is available.

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Question 31408 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When was the investment case for the East-West Link endorsed by the NZTA board?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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August 2025

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Question 31410 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the most recent benefit-cost ratio for the East-West Link?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/east-west-link/east-west-link-investment-case-main-report.pdf

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Question 31411 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What funding, if any, is allocated to the Te Hana to Whangārei sections of the Northland Corridor in the 2024–27 National Land Transport Programme beyond route protection?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Following the NZTA Board's endorsement of the Te Hana to Whangarei investment case in August 2025, funding of $187 million was approved to progress consenting, route protection and some design with priority given for an alternative to the…

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Question 31412 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the most recent benefit-cost ratio for the Te Hana to Whangārei sections of the Northland Corridor?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available at: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/northland-corridor/northland-corridor-section-2-and-3-investment-case-main-report.pdf

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Question 31413 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total cost estimate for the Te Hana to Whangārei sections of the Northland Corridor?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available at: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/northland-corridor/northland-corridor-investment-case-summary.pdf

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Question 31414 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When does the Minister of Transport expect main construction of the Te Hana to Whangārei sections of the Northland Corridor to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No construction start date has been set.

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Question 31416 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total cost estimate for the Northwest Busway (Te Ara Hauāuru) Stage 3?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The NZTA Board-endorsed investment case provided cost ranges for Stages 1 and 2. NZTA is seeking statutory approvals for the full corridor, including Stage 3, but Stage 3 is not expected within the next 10 years and will need further…

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Question 31417 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is route protection for the Northwest Busway (Te Ara Hauāuru) Stage 3, listed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

In December 2025, NZTA lodged applications for statutory approvals for the project under the Fast-track Approvals Act. A decision from the Expert Panel is expected in September 2026.

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Question 31418 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total cost estimate for the Northwest Busway (Te Ara Hauāuru) Stages 1B and 2?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Stage 1B is estimated to cost between $252–$294 million and Stage 2 is estimated to cost $4.1–$4.6 billion. These estimates include allowance for escalation and administration and exclude costs for investment case and statutory consents…

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Question 31419 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is main construction of the Northwest Busway (Te Ara Hauāuru) Stages 1B and 2, listed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No construction start date has been set.

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Question 31420 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is main construction of the SH16 North-West Alternative Highway expected to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The project will be delivered in line with growth in the North West. No date has been set for the start of main construction.

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Question 31421 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What further work is required before main construction of the SH16 North-West Alternative Highway, which the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline states is already designated, can begin?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The project is designated and route protected. Further design, consenting, property acquisition, and funding approvals are needed before construction can begin.

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Question 31422 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is main construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 2B expected to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No construction start date has been set.

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Question 31423 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current designation and consenting status of Takitimu North Link Stage 2B, listed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Takitimu North Link Stage 2 has received consent through the Fast-track Approvals Act.

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Question 31424 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total cost estimate for Hamilton Southern Links?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

This information is publicly available at: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/southern-links/Major-Project-Report-Hamilton-Southern-Links.pdf

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Question 31425 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total cost estimate for the SH29 Tauriko (wider scope) project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/tauriko-west/tauriko-west-investment-case-main-report.pdf

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Question 31426 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What works are included in the SH29 Tauriko (wider scope) project in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, and how do they differ from the SH29 Tauriko (Ōmanawa Bridge) works in Phase One?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Phase Two SH29 Tauriko (wider scope) project includes route protection, consenting, strategic property acquisition, design activities, and technical investigations for the wider Tauriko West corridor improvements. The Phase One SH29…

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Question 31428 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is route protection for the Northland Corridor Alternative to Brynderwyn Hills section, listed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

In April 2026, NZTA lodged designation and consent applications under the Fast-track Approvals Act, which are currently being considered by an independent panel appointed by the Environmental Protection Authority. Information on decision…

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Question 31429 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the most recent benefit-cost ratio for the SH1 Wellington Improvements project, both tolled and un-tolled?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/sh1-wellington-improvements/sh1-wellington-improvements-investment-case-main-report.pdf

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Question 31430 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current status and expected main construction start date of the Second Mt Victoria Tunnel component of the SH1 Wellington Improvements project, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No main construction start date has been set.

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Question 31431 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Is the Second Mt Victoria Tunnel and Basin Reserve upgrade still included within the SH1 Wellington Improvements project in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes

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Question 31432 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is route protection for the SH1 Wellington Improvements project, listed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Work is currently underway, including an FTAA approach. Time frames are dependent on the outcome of that progress.

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Question 31433 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What specific works are included in the SH1 Wellington Improvements project in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The project scope includes a second Mt Victoria and Terrace Tunnel and wider SH1 corridor improvements

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Question 31434 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What intersection improvements at Lower Queen Street are being prioritised as part of the Hope Bypass in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, and at what cost?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Stage 1 of the Hope Bypass includes widening Lower Queen Street and Gladstone Road to provide an additional right-turn lane and signalising the Lower Queen Street/Stratford Street intersection

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Question 31435 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is main construction of SH6 Hope Bypass Stage 1, listed as "implementation ready" in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No construction start date has been set.

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Question 31436 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total cost estimate for Takitimu North Link Stage 2A?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Individual stage costs are not currently available due to commercial sensitivity and will be refined as construction timing is confirmed.

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Question 31437 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is main construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 2A, listed as "implementation ready" in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No construction start date has been set.

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Question 31438 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total cost estimate for Mill Road Stage 1?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

This information is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/mill-road/mill-road-stage-1-investment-case-summary.pdf

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Question 31439 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is the current status of the Fast-track Approvals Act application for Mill Road Stage 1?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Mill Road Stage 1 substantive application is anticipated to be lodged under the Fast-track Approvals Act in the coming months.

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Question 31440 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is main construction of Mill Road Stage 1, listed as "implementation ready" in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No construction date has been set for Mill Road Stage 1. Design, consenting and other supporting workstreams will continue to progress as part of pre-implementation. The focus is on positioning projects to move forward when funding is…

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Question 31441 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What funding, if any, is allocated to main construction of SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass in the 2024–27 National Land Transport Programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No funding is currently allocated for main construction of SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway.

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Question 31442 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is main construction of SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, listed as "implementation ready" in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No construction start date has been set.

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Question 31443 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What NZTA co-funding, if any, is committed to the Airport to Botany Busway Stage 2?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

NZTA has committed $1.7 million from the National Land Transport Fund to the Airport to Botany Stage 2 pre-implementation phase, representing a 51 percent funding assistance rate of the $3.4 million total cost, including administration.…

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Question 31444 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When is the Airport to Botany Busway Stage 2, listed as a council-led project in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Subject to funding, construction is expected to begin in 2028 after pre-implementation is complete and next steps are confirmed. The completion date is still to be confirmed.