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Question 38396 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What relationship, if any, is there between the Gateway Review Report for the National Ticketing Solution dated 11 October 2024 and the separate independent review of the programme commissioned in May 2025 and reported in September 2025;…

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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 was no relationship. The October 2024 Gateway Review for the National Ticketing Solution (NTS) was the Readiness for Service review. The purpose of the 2025 Independent Review of the NTS was to identify key issues…

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Question 38397 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many high-risk investment assurance reviews of the National Ticketing Solution programme have been conducted since 11 October 2024, and if none, why has no further Gateway review been undertaken?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The next scheduled review will be the first of the Operational & Benefits Realisation Reviews, scheduled for early 2027 to benefit from the first learnings from the upcoming wider rollout of the NTS.

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Question 38398 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How does the assessment in the October 2024 Gateway review of the National Ticketing Solution reconcile with NZTA's advice provided to the Minister of Transport in early 2025 that the programme was on target to be completed on time and…

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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 October 2024 Gateway Review and the advice I received in February 2025 were correct, based on the information available at the time they were completed.

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Question 38399 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Which of the improvements identified by the February 2026 Gateway review of the Waitematā Harbour Connections Project have been fully completed, which have been partially progressed, and which, if any, remain outstanding, given NZTA's…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The February 2026 Treasury Gateway Review identified five recommendations to strengthen readiness for the next phase of the Waitematā Harbour Connections project. Most of those recommendations have either been completed or substantially…

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Question 38400 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individual parcels of surplus vacant land identified in June 2025 have been sold for less than their most recent independent or rating valuation, if any, and what is the aggregate difference in dollars between sale prices achieved…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that 11 individual parcels of surplus vacant land identified in June 2025 were sold for less than their most recent independent or rating valuation. Across these 11 parcels, the aggregated sale…

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Question 38401 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What gross proceeds has Kāinga Ora received from the sale of surplus vacant land identified in June 2025 as at the latest date for which figures are available, and what were the net proceeds after sale costs?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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To provide the information requested would take substantial effort and collation. In accordance with SR 210/6 I consider that the time, and hence the expense, of answering this question cannot be justified in this case.

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Question 38024 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many of the 14 high-risk investment assurance reviews held by NZTA covering the period 1 January 2024 to 27 August 2026 were provided to the Minister of Transport, and how many, if any, were not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Corrected reply: None. However, NZTA reports on capital project delivery through a range of other mechanisms, including its routine reporting such as Weekly Reports and Major Capital Projects Reports. In addition, I receive Treasury's…

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Question 38025 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many recommendations in total were made across the 14 high-risk investment assurance reviews held by NZTA covering the period 1 January 2024 to 27 August 2026, how many have been accepted, and how many have been implemented in full?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that across the 14 reviews, 97 recommendations were made, 96 were accepted (one was considered to be outside the scope of the project), 81 have been implemented or noted and 15 are ongoing.

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Question 38026 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the practice of combining two Gateway review gates into a single review reduce the level of independent assurance applied to an investment; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I am advised that combining reviews in this way does not reduce the level of assurance, as there is a high-level of commonality across the content being reviewed (including interviews). Including an ongoing assessment of the broader…

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Question 38027 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why were the Northland Corridor review of 13 February 2025, the Fleetwide Road User Charges review of 31 January 2025, the Ōtaki to North Levin review of 10 April 2025 and the Waitematā Harbour Connections review of 20 February 2026 each…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I am advised that all of these reviews considered the investment at a business case stage (Gates 1-3), however, given the long-term nature of these investments, these reviews were combined with a Strategic Assessment review (Gate 0). Gate…

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Question 38028 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many high-risk investment assurance reviews, if any, have been conducted since 1 January 2024 in relation to each of the following NZTA projects: Mt Messenger Bypass, Takitimu North Link, Penlink, Hamilton Southern Links, SH29 Tauriko…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None of the projects specified in the question have completed Stage Gate Reviews. I am advised Stage Gate Reviews are undertaken at agreed decision points throughout a project's lifecycle and are scheduled in consultation with Treasury.…

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Question 38029 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    For how many of the 17 Roads of National Significance has a Risk Profile Assessment been completed, and for how many, if any, has no Risk Profile Assessment yet been undertaken?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that Risk Profile Assessments have not been completed for the SH16 NW Alternative Highway, SH6 Hope Bypass and the Hawke’s Bay Expressway.

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Question 38030 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many NZTA investments currently hold a moderated Risk Profile Assessment rating of high, and how many of those, if any, have not yet had a Gateway 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 of the 30 NZTA investments or activities identified with a Risk Profile Assessment of high, 13 have had Gateway Review processes undertaken. Stage Gate Reviews are undertaken at agreed decision points throughout a…

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Question 38031 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What did the November 2025 Targeted Investment Review of the Melling Interchange Project identify as the deficiencies in coordination and decision-making across partner organisations, and which organisations were involved?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised the issues identified in the November 2025 review were: 1. Cross-partner integration is not at the level required for predictable delivery. 2. Unresolved interfaces present high, immediate schedule and cost exposure. 3.…

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Question 38032 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What did the September 2025 Gateway review of Papakura to Drury identify as the respects in which the programme had evolved since the original business case was prepared, and has that business case since been updated?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The review identified that the Governance Framework had evolved to include Auckland Transport and Iwi which had significant benefit. It also noted that funding pathways and priorities had evolved. The Business Case has since been updated.

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Question 38033 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What did the May 2026 Gate 3 review of the Warkworth to Te Hana PPP mean by finding that the procurement process maintained "commercial tension for as long as possible", and at what point in the procurement did the review team consider…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Gateway reports reflect the opinion of the independent reviewers at the point in time they do the review. I am advised that their finding refers to NZTA’s approach to commercial negotiations on their PPP and their approach to financial…

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Question 38034 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What did the April 2025 Gateway review of the Ōtaki to North Levin project record about the state of the project's scope and funding arrangements at the point of investment decision, and what was the project's estimated cost at the time of…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The review recorded that if the project is to proceed at a cost greater than the approved allocation then additional funding would be required, and that pathways existed to access the funding. It recommended updating the NZTA Board and…

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Question 38035 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why were a Gate 0 Strategic Assessment review and a Gate 3 Investment Decision review of the Ōtaki to North Levin project conducted as a single combined review on 10 April 2025, rather than sequentially?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Gateway reviews are undertaken at specific milestones of the investment lifecycle and the type of gate reflects this. Reviews may not always proceed on a sequential basis. I am advised that, in this instance, the project was seeking an…

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Question 38036 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What consideration, if any, was given to the findings of the March 2024 and August 2024 assurance reviews of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway Project in the development of the proposal to toll that highway, publicly consulted…

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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 tolling assessment was carried out independent of the review findings. A copy of the tolling assessment summary is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/About-us/docs/oia-2024/oia-16810-attachment-1.pdf

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Question 38037 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Was the Minister of Transport advised, at any point between March 2024 and September 2024, that the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway Project was subject to an assurance action plan; and if so, on what dates?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that officials have not identified any record of the Minister of Transport being advised that Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway Project was subject to an assurance action plan.

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Question 38038 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Given that the Assurance of Action Plan review of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway Project dated 7 August 2024 is stated to have "increased the project's delivery confidence", what was the project's delivery confidence rating…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised Amber

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Question 38039 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What findings of the Gateway Review Report on the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway Project dated 14 March 2024 gave rise to the requirement for an Assurance of Action Plan review of the same project on 7 August 2024?

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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 was no requirement for an Assurance of Action Plan review. This was initiated by NZTA.

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Question 38040 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many high-risk investment assurance reviews of the Fleetwide Road User Charges programme have been conducted since 31 January 2025, and if none, at what point is the next such review scheduled?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No high-risk investment assurance reviews have been conducted since the Gateway Review completed on 31 January 2025. Following that review, the programme scope was reduced to enabling an open Road User Charges (RUC) provider market and…

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Question 38041 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What did the January 2025 Gateway review of the Fleetwide Road User Charges programme identify as risks or gaps in relation to funding of the programme, and how much has been appropriated or budgeted to date for delivery of the fleetwide…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The January 2025 Gateway Review identified uncertainty regarding both immediate and ongoing funding as a key delivery risk. It identified the need for funding through to July 2025 and for ongoing funding thereafter through to programme…

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Question 38042 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What "key planning and business case documentation" did the Gateway Review Report on Fleetwide Road User Charges dated 31 January 2025 find required further development, and on what date was each of those documents subsequently completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Gateway Review identified the draft Indicative Business Case as requiring further development, including further work on risk quantification, modelling and feasibility analysis, cost-benefit analysis, ongoing investment requirements,…

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Question 38043 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What did the Gateway Review Report for the National Ticketing Solution, Review 4 Readiness for Service, dated 11 October 2024, conclude about the programme's readiness to commence service, and on what date, if at all, was that report…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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It found the programme is well governed, led and resourced, has stood up the initial Transport, Ticketing and Payments team and is poised for the first delivery of functionality in December 2024, followed by a staged rollout in Canterbury…

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Question 38044 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What did the February 2026 Gateway review of the Waitematā Harbour Connections Project identify as the risks to social licence and market confidence for the project, and what action, if any, has been taken in response?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised the gateway review suggested if engagement is not ramped up in the very short term, there is a risk that mixed messages will continue about the need for the WHC Project, the problems being addressed and the options being…

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Question 38045 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the recommendation in the February 2026 Gateway review of the Waitematā Harbour Connections Project regarding contingency beyond conventional P50/P95 analysis indicate that the review team considered the project's cost estimates…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No. The review recognised that for a project of this scale and duration, contingency above a conventional P50/P95 analysis is required to manage effective management at a strategic and tactical level.

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Question 38046 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What did the Gateway Review Report on the Waitematā Harbour Connections Project dated 20 February 2026 mean by recommending "recognition of contingency beyond conventional P50/P95 analysis", and what level of additional contingency, if…

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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 team did not, nor would it be expected to specify a level of contingency. The Treasury Review was undertaken while work was still being developed and the final Investment Case, supported by the NZTA Board, did…

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Question 38047 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, was the Gateway Review Report on the Waitematā Harbour Connections Project dated 20 February 2026 provided to the Minister of Transport, and on what date, if at all, was it provided to Cabinet or any Cabinet…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Waitematā Harbour Connections Gateway Review Report, dated 20 February 2026, was provided to me by NZTA on 13 March 2026 under the no surprises approach. The report was not provided to Cabinet or any Cabinet committee. Gateway Review…

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Question 38048 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating, or equivalent overall rating, if any, was assigned by the Investment Review Report on the SH1 Belfast to Pegasus and Woodend Bypass Project, Targeted Investment Review, dated 12 June 2026; and if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Green/Amber

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Question 38049 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating, or equivalent overall rating, if any, was assigned by the Investment Review Report on the SH1 Cambridge to Piarere Project, Targeted Investment Review, dated 22 May 2026; and if none was…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Green/Amber

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Question 38050 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report on Northland Corridor Section 1: Warkworth to Te Hana PPP, Gate 3 Investment Decision, dated 8 May 2026, expressed on the standard scale of green,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Green/Amber

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Question 38051 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report on the Waitematā Harbour Connections Project, Gate 0/2 Strategic Assessment / Delivery Strategy – Detailed Business Case, dated 20 February 2026, noting…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Amber. Yes.

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Question 38052 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating, or equivalent overall rating, if any, was assigned by the Investment Review Report on the Melling Interchange Project, Targeted Investment Review, dated 25 November 2025; and if Targeted…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Amber/Red

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Question 38053 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report on Papakura to Drury, Gate 0 Strategic Assessment Mid-stage Review, dated 17 September 2025, expressed on the standard scale of green, amber/green, amber,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Green/Amber

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Question 38054 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report on the NZ Transport Agency Ōtaki to North Levin project, Gate 0 Strategic Assessment / Delivery Strategy and Gate 3 Investment Decision, dated 10 April…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Amber/Red

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Question 38055 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report on the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway Project, Gate 4 Readiness for Service, dated 27 February 2025, expressed on the standard scale of green,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Amber

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Question 38056 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report on Te Ara Hauāuru – Northwest Rapid Transit, Gate 2 Delivery Strategy – Detailed Business Case, dated 21 February 2025, expressed on the standard scale of…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Green/Amber

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Question 38057 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report on the NZ Transport Agency's Northland Corridor Roads of National Significance Project, Gate 0/2 Strategic Assessment / Delivery Strategy – Detailed…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Green/Amber

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Question 38058 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report on Fleetwide Road User Charges, Gate 0/1 Strategic Assessment / Business Justification and Options, dated 31 January 2025, expressed on the standard scale…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Amber/Red

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Question 38059 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report for the National Ticketing Solution, Review 4 Readiness for Service, dated 11 October 2024, expressed on the standard scale of green, amber/green, amber,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Amber

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Question 38060 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report for the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway Project, Assurance of Action Plan, dated 7 August 2024, noting that NZTA has stated the review assessed…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Green/Amber

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Question 38061 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What delivery confidence assessment rating was assigned by the Gateway Review Report for the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway Project, Review 0 Mid-Flight Strategic Assessment, dated 14 March 2024, expressed on the standard scale…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Amber

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Question 38133 (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 24 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 38150 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 24 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Question 38178 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I receive advice from a range of agencies. I am advised that the Treasury and the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission regularly publish monthly lists of titles of advice to Ministers. I refer the member to those lists, which can be found…

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Question 38185 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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KO 25/08/2026 Event Brief - Site visit to 116 Whites Line East KO 25/08/2026 Homeownership Products Quarterly Report to 31 March 2026 MCERT 26/08/2026 Quarterly update – delivery of Budget 24 and Budget 25 social homes MCERT 26/08/2026…

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Question 38197 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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A list of the briefings I have received from the Treasury is published by the Treasury in a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list,…

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Question 38222 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Attorney-General or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The Attorney-General regularly receives aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice. In many cases, they attract privilege, including legal advice and litigation privileges. A list is provided below in response to…