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Question 29296 (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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I did not take any papers through Cabinet in the week beginning 15 June 2026.

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Question 28827 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 25040 (2026), how many, if any fatalities have been recorded since 1 January 2024?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi that there is no change to the information provided in my response to Written Parliamentary Question 25040 (2026).

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Question 28797 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    When will the new draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport be released for consultation?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Announcements will be made in due course.

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Question 28803 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Will Waka Kotahi's work on identifying critical work versus activities that could be deferred, include the Roads of Natioinal Signifiance programme, and if so, when will this work be completed and made public?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have previously advised of the need to sequence Roads of National Significance projects over time based on efficiency, strategic fit, and deliverability due to funding and capacity constraints. This exercise is ongoing, and further…

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Question 28464 (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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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

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Question 28465 (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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 28569 (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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None.

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Question 28570 (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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I took no papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026.

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Question 28286 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Will Waka Kotahi reassess its decision to not install speed safety cameras on the desert road, and if so, when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises me that it is not currently reassessing installing safety cameras on State Highway 1 (SH1) Desert Road.

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Question 28287 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What factors, if any, led to the prioritisation of safety camera installation in parts of the regions ahead of the Desert Road?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my responses to Written Parliamentary Questions 28022 (2026) and 28027 (2026).

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Question 28380 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 28384 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Board fees do not change based on conflict of interest management plans. Members remain subject to their individual and collective obligations under the Crown Entities Act 2004 and/or the Companies Act 1993 and other relevant legislation.…

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Question 28385 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my responses to Written Parliamentary Questions 27568 (2026) and 28384 (2026).

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Question 28014 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What feedback, if any, has the Minister received from local communities, iwi, or road users about safety risks on Desert Road?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not received any feedback directly on the safety of the Desert Road. NZTA is the road controlling authority responsible for the Desert Road and will be the likely recipient of any feedback.

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28018, 28020, 28034 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What plans, if any, does the Government have to review safety infrastructure on Desert Road in light of recent fatalities?

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    What actions, if any, will the Minister take in response to the Ruapehu Mayor’s concerns about inadequate safety measures on the Desert Road?

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    What briefings and advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Ruapehu Mayor’s concerns about inadequate safety measures on Desert Road following the recent fatal crashes over the long weekend?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised the crash which occurred on the 1 June 2026 is still under investigation by NZ Police and NZTA will consider any recommendations in due course.

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Question 28021 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What funding, if any, has been allocated since 2023 for safety improvements on the Desert Road, and what specific projects has that funding supported?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has advised that while there has been no funding specifically for safety improvements, they have completed maintenance on this route to ensure it is kept to a safe standard. This included the SH1 Tīrau to Waiouru Accelerated…

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Question 28022 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What assessment, if any, has been undertaken on the potential impact of installing automated enforcement on reducing fatalities on Desert Road?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA advises that when it assesses corridors for average speed cameras, it uses a strategic model that assesses the risk on a road, considers the numbers of death and serious injuries, the risk rating on the road (i.e. road surface, width…

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Question 28024 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the suitability of installing average-speed cameras on Desert Road, given its high-risk crash profile?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not received any such advice. NZTA is responsible for determining where new safety cameras, including average speed safety cameras are installed.

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Question 28027 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What criteria, if any, were used by Waka Kotahi to determine the locations selected for new safety cameras, and why was the Desert Road not included?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that the criteria for selecting new safety camera locations are available online at https://www.nzta.govt.nz/travelling-on-our-roads/safety-cameras/about-safety-cameras/how-we-choose-new-safety-camera-locations. I also…

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Question 28030 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What data, if any, has Waka Kotahi provided to the Minister on crash patterns, speed-related incidents, or high-risk behaviours on Desert Road since 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Corrected reply: I have not received any such data, but I have asked NZTA as it maintains the Crash Analysis System (CAS). I am advised that since 2023, there have been 5 fatal and 8 serious crashes on the Desert Road (from Turangi to…

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Question 28037 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the causes of fatal and serious crashes on Desert Road over the past 2 years?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 28030 (2026).

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Question 28045 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received since 2023 on road safety risks on Desert Road (SH1 between Waiouru and Rangipō), including fatal and serious crashes?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not received any reports specific to the Desert Road. Otherwise, I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 28030 (2026).

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Question 28125 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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There has been no need to implement any conflict of interest management plans during this period for Auckland Light Rail and City Rail Link. New Zealand Transport Agency advises that one board member currently has a standing conflict of…

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Question 28160 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No Directors were excluded or absent from Auckland Light Rail for any agenda items during this period. CRL Ltd confirms that director Anne Urlwin excused herself from part of an agenda item at the Board meeting on 27 September 2024 due to…

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Question 28168 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including emails and letters, if any, has he received from Hon Matt Doocey regarding the Pegasus Golf Course for the month beginning 8 May 2026?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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In my capacity as Associate Minister of Transport, I have received no such correspondence.

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Question 28172 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including emails and letters, if any, has he received from Hon Matt Doocey regarding the Pegasus Golf Course for the month beginning 8 May 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In my capacity as Minister of Transport, I have received no such correspondence.

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Question 27894 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

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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 not sent or received any such correspondence.

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Question 27901 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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As Associate Minister of Transport, I have not sent or received any such correspondence.

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Question 27939 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, emails, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about WorkSafe New Zealand safety requirements for fuel storage tanks?

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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 not seen any such advice.

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Question 27944 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, emails, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about WorkSafe New Zealand safety requirements for fuel storage tanks?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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As Associate Minister of Transport, I have not received any such advice.

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Question 27110 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27111 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27215 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None.

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Question 27216 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27564 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 27567 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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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 27568 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Total fees from 27 November 2023 for each agency are outlined by financial year below as at 8 June 2026: City Rail Link Ltd: FY24 - $232,750, FY25 $308,700 and FY 26 $244,387.50 Auckland Light Rail: FY24 - $143,477, FY25 - $123,660 and…

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Question 27569 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 27570 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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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. No fees increased on appointment or reappointment for any of these individuals.

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Question 27572 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Annual fees are as follows: Auckland Light Rail: Chair - $82,440 and Member - $41,220 City Rail Link Ltd: Chair - $102,900 and Member - $51,450 NZTA: Chair - $152,000, Deputy Chair - $95,000r, and Member - $76,000

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Question 27636 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27637 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27642 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27643 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27644 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No.

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Question 27647 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27653 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27655 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 27792 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Question 27794 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 27796 (2026).