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Question 18092 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the all-of-government Data Fusion System contract between the Crown and Starboard Maritime Intelligence contain any provisions requiring Starboard to notify the Crown of material changes to its ownership, investor base, or corporate…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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If there has been a Change of Control (ie a change that meets the definition of “Control” under the contract) since the contract was novated to the Ministry, then Starboard would have been required to obtain the Ministry’s consent. The…

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Question 18093 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the all-of-government Data Fusion System contract between the Crown and Starboard Maritime Intelligence contain any provisions relating to ethical standards, corporate values, responsible investment, or environmental, social, and…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The contract contains provisions in relation to health and safety, ethics, modern slavery and anti-bribery, and conflicts of interest. The contract requires compliance with the New Zealand Government procurement Supplier Code of conduct.

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Question 18094 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    If the Minister or his officials have not sought an explanation from Starboard Maritime Intelligence as to why venture capital firm Soul Capital exited its investment citing a values misalignment, why has no explanation been sought, given…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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This is a commercial matter between Soul Capital and Starboard.

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Question 18095 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or his officials sought any explanation from Starboard Maritime Intelligence as to what "values" divergence prompted venture capital firm Soul Capital to exit its investment in the company, as reported by NBR on 10 October…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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No.

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Question 18097 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice indicating that the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership may need to be rescoped, delayed, or cancelled if fuel excise duty settings remain unchanged, and if so, on what date was that advice…

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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 18098 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the minimum level of fuel excise duty revenue, if any, required to support the Crown's financial commitments under the proposed Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Funding for this project is expected to be managed within the current National Land Transport Fund revenue forecasts.

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Question 18099 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What alternative funding sources, if any, have been identified for the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership in the event that fuel excise duty revenue is lower than forecast?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Corrected reply: We have not looked at alternative sources for the main funding source for this project as it is expected to be managed with forecast National Land Transport Fund revenue. For all new state highway projects, a tolling…

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Question 18100 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on whether the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership can be funded if fuel excise duty rates do not increase?

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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 18101 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the projected cost to the Crown of the public-private partnership for the Te Hana to Warkworth motorway, and what fuel excise revenue assumptions, if any, underpin that cost estimate?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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It would not be in the public interest to disclose the estimated cost of the Warkworth to Te Hana Public Private Partnership as it is commercially sensitive due to ongoing procurement and negotiation processes. In regard to revenue…

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5 questions (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 18107 (2026)

  • 18102 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the relationship between fuel excise duty revenue and the Government's ability to meet its commitments to Roads of National Significance?

  • 18103 (matches this search)

    Which specific Roads of National Significance projects, if any, are most at risk of not proceeding on their current timeline in the event that fuel excise duty rates do not increase?

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    What is the projected total funding gap, if any, across all Roads of National Significance projects if fuel excise revenue remains at current levels over the next five years?

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    How many, if any, of the current Roads of National Significance projects would face funding shortfalls or delays if fuel excise duty rates remain at their current levels beyond the next scheduled adjustment?

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    What modelling, if any, has been undertaken on the impact on Roads of National Significance funding if fuel excise duty rates are not increased in the next financial year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have received general advice on the impact the fuel shock (and reduced vehicle movements) is expected to have on National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) revenue. I have not received specific advice on implications for the Roads of National…

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Question 18118 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does NZTA advise or require local authorities to use NZTA Physical Works Prequalification categories for local‑road projects, and if so, to what extent is this in order to reduce the risk of procurement disputes or legal challenges?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA does not require or advise local authorities to use NZTA Physical Works Prequalification categories for local road projects.

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Question 18119 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    To what extent do local authorities have discretion to classify work and choose procurement methods, including deciding whether NZTA prequalification is appropriate, for NZTA-funded projects such as bridge repairs on local roads?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA classifies work in activity classes to fit within National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) funding activities. The Land Transport Management Act (LTMA) requires local authorities to use procurement procedures that…

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Question 17936 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    For NZTA-funded or co-funded physical works, how, if at all, are non-price attributes (including local presence, capability, and past performance) weighted in the tender process for works that require contractor prequalification?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) sets guidance on the selection and weighting of non-price attributes in its Contract Procedures Manual (SM021), which can be found on the NZTA website here:…

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Question 17939 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    To what extent do local authorities have discretion to modify NZTA procurement and prequalification requirements for NZTA co-funded or fully funded physical works?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that for National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) funded activities, local authorities must follow the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) approved procurement procedures set out in the NZTA Procurement Manual. This can be…

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Question 17940 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Under what circumstances, if any, has NZTA previously granted exemptions for Physical Works Prequalification requirements for projects that require contractor prequalification?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that under the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) prequalification framework, an organisation may apply for prequalification through the mutual recognition process. This process is set out in NZTA’s Prequalification for…

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Question 17941 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What have been the minimum, average, and maximum processing times for NZTA contractor prequalification applications over the past three years?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) does not formally track processing times in the way the Member has requested. Processing time for prequalification applications is influenced primarily by the completeness and…

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Question 17942 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, are the most common reasons applicants fail to achieve contractor prequalification by work category and work level, and how many of those relate to project size or experience requirements instead of safety or compliance…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that this information is not held in the way the Member has requested and undertaking such a comparison would require the manual review of historical prequalification applications, involving significant use of public…

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Question 17949 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the contractor prequalification process apply for all bridge procurement cases that are co-funded or fully funded via NZTA arrangements such as the NZTA's initial cyclone-damaged road network funding?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) requires suppliers to be prequalified at the relevant level in the ’Bridge and Structure construction’ category for all type of bridge works. However, where there is a genuine…

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Question 17950 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Gisborne District Council bridge repair or rebuild projects undertaken since Cyclone Gabrielle have received NZTA funding, and what are the names of those projects?

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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 17973 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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17974, 17976 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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6 questions (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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17978, 17985 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17981 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17983 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17984 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17986 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17987 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17988 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that this cost has not been estimated.

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Question 17990 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17991 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17992 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17993 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17994 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 18014 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Has there been any Post Implementation Review or other Benefit Realisation Review following the implementation of Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule changes in either 2010, 2013-2014 or 2016 that allowed heavier trucks to be used with…

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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 following reviews have been produced: • Monitoring, evaluation and review of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule May 2010 – April 2011, 6 September 2011…

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Question 17424 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17426 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 17529 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 17532 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I did not take any papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026.

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Question 17654 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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Question 17353 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Has he requested or received advice on increasing electric vehicle uptake since the beginning of the fuel crisis, and if so, what was this advice?

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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 confirm that I have neither requested nor received advice on increasing electric vehicle uptake since the beginning of the fuel crisis. However, I have received regular updates on EV registration trends…

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Question 17354 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Is he considering increasing the frequency and affordability of public transport services serving Waiheke Island, and if so, what advice has he received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As the Minister of Transport, I can not direct funding allocations in this way. As such, I have not received any advice on this topic.

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Question 17355 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Has he received any specific advice on supporting the transport needs of rural people through the fuel crisis who reside on Waiheke Island, Great Barrier Island, or the Chatham Islands?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No, I have not. The Government has been clear that we cannot afford to alleviate all the pressure for everyone. The cost of doing that would make the economic impacts of the conflict far worse and longer lasting. However, we are delivering…

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Question 17356 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Has he asked officials for advice on increasing the frequency or availability of public transport since the beginning of the fuel crisis, and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Right now, the Government's focus is on ensuring existing public transport services across the country can cope with the increases in demand they are experiencing. Public Transport Authorities have advised that they generally have good…

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Question 17357 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Has he asked officials for advice on making public transport more affordable in light of the current fuel crisis, and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The government already subsidises public transport services (over $600m per year in funding from the National Land Transport Fund). Any consideration of further public transport subsidies would need to fit the criteria we are applying for…

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Question 17370 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that, in its regulatory responses, it always seeks to strike an appropriate balance between risk and compliance burden. Its currently reviewing its controls to see whether further…

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Question 17371 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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

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17125, 17127 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 12226 (2026), What was the total cost of newspaper advertising, if any, for the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on the Road to Zero campaign in 2022/23 FY; which newspapers and cost per advert?

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    Further to Reply 12226 (2026), What was the total cost of newspaper advertising, if any, for the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on the Road to Zero campaign in 2021/22 FY; which newspapers and cost per advert?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The total cost of newspaper advertising for the Road to Zero public awareness campaign was $138,347.23 in financial years 2021-23. I refer the member to the attached document which contains a table that shows which newspapers and the cost…

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Question 17126 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

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    Further to Reply 12226 (2026), how much did the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on the Road to Zero campaign cost in the 2022/23 FY?

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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 NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) spent $3.257 million on the Road to Zero public awareness campaign in the 2022/23 financial year. As referred to in my response to 17128 (2026), this figure is for the Road to Zero programme…

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Question 17128 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

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    Further to Reply 12226 (2026), how much did the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on the Road to Zero campaign cost in the 2021/22 FY?

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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 NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) spent $3.758 million on the Road to Zero public awareness campaign in the 2021/22 financial year. Further detail on wider educational and promotional campaigns to support the goals of Road…