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Question 10966 (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 16 March 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 11072 (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 16 March 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 10604 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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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 approved any board fee increases in 2026 to date.

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Question 10605 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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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 approved the New Zealand Transport Agency board Fee increases on 22 October 2025. In accordance with the new Cabinet Fees Framework, the new fees are now: • Chair: $152,000 • Deputy Chair: $95,000 • Members:…

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Question 10606 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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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 approved the Civil Aviation Authority Board Fees increases on 17 February 2026. In accordance with the Cabinet Fees Framework, the fees are now: • Chair: $84,600 • Deputy Chair: $52,875 • Members:…

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Question 10607 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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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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9014, 9249 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, 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 two papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026. It is not in the public interest to release the title at this stage.

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Question 9124 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 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 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 9547 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi that there have not been any events costing more than $10,000 since 27 November 2023.

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Question 9554 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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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 Ministry of Transport is not currently defending any legal proceedings where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has one active legal proceeding…

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Question 9555 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that no technology or software systems have been formally identified by the Ministry as end of life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement during that period. I am also advised by NZ…

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Question 9556 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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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 9557 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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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 9558 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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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 Ministry of Transport and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi do not hold this information.

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Question 9860 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In regard to the Ministry of Transport (MoT), I refer the Member to the responses provided to Question 40 and Question 41 of the Ministry of Transport Annual Review 2023/24 and the response provided to Question 5 of the Ministry of…

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Question 9861 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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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 attachment document for the Ministry of Transport's information. I am advised that there are currently eight contractors engaged by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) who are paid at a rate exceeding $200 per…

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Question 9864 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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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 Quarterly Ministerial Expenses Releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases I have undertaken the below Ministerial international travel as the Minister of Transport: 30 March - 3 April 2025 -…

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Question 9866 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In regard to the Ministry of Transport, I refer the Member to the responses provided to Question 172 and Question 187 of the Ministry of Transport Annual Review 2023/24 and the responses provided to Question 45 and Question 46 of the…

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Question 9869 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, 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 Quarterly Ministerial Expenses Releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9878 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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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 response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10167 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department 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 responses provided to Question 52 and Question 72 of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Annual Review 2023/24. For the 2024/2025 financial year, MoT spent: - $74,189.38 for media monitoring, and - $108,721.55 for…

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Question 10170 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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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 responses provided to Question 52 and Question 72 of the Ministry of Transport Annual Review 2023/24. The Ministry has not had any public relations or reputation management contracts since November 2023. I am…

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Question 10171 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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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 response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10172 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The only survey commissioned since 27 November 2023 by the Ministry of Transport is the Household Travel Survey, which measures the household travel of randomly selected New Zealanders over a two day period. Costs are provided below by…

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Question 10191 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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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 one Ministry of Transport wide engagement survey in November 2025, overall engagement rate was 59.5%. I am further advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi carries out an organisation-wide staff survey every…

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Question 10198 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 10225 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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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 Ministry of Transport reports details of contracts through the annual Estimates process. I refer the Member to the attachment for contracts entered into by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and the Ministry of Transport…

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Question 10398 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by the Ministry of Transport since 27 November 2023. For a list of new artificial intelligence or machine…

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Question 10416 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What total amount has been paid to Cubic under the NTS contract to date, and how much of the remaining contract value is contingent on successful delivery milestones?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In total, $80.1 million has been paid to Cubic for Programme Delivery, and $11.8 million on Operational Charges. The outstanding value of the project phase is contingent upon the achievement of defined delivery milestones.

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10417, 10418, 10423 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does NZTA's $474.2 million contract with Cubic include performance bonds or parent company guarantees sufficient to cover the cost of retendering and transitioning to an alternative provider, if so, what is the value of those securities?

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    What financial performance thresholds or credit rating triggers, if any, are included in NZTA's contract with Cubic that would allow NZTA to terminate or renegotiate the contract?

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    What contractual protections does NZTA have in place, if any, to ensure delivery of the National Ticketing System if Cubic Corporation enters insolvency or is unable to meet its obligations under the $474.2 million contract?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In accordance with Standing Orders, releasing this information would be likely to prejudice the commercial position of the Crown agency involved, and harm its ability to undertake negotiations. However, I am advised by the NZ Transport…

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Question 10419 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he been briefed on Cubic Corporation's CC credit rating from Fitch Ratings, and what assessment, if any, has been made of the risk this poses to the National Ticketing System programme?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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While I was not formally briefed, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has kept me informed of Cubic’s credit rating downgrade.

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Question 10420 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What contingency plans, if any, does NZTA have prepared in the event Cubic is unable to complete the rollout of Motu Move to Wellington and Auckland by the agreed 2027 timelines?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and the National Ticketing Solution (NTS) Programme (the Programme) is working with Cubic to introduce Motu Move later this year along with the roll out to other regions through to the end of…

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Question 10421 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did NZTA seek independent financial advice before receiving Cubic's assurances that its $28.9 million loss and negative equity position would not affect programme delivery, and if so, what did that advice conclude?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has assured me that they have made inquiries into Cubic’s financial position and are confident it is not impacting on programme delivery.

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Question 10422 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What specific assurances did Cubic provide to NZTA regarding the National Ticketing System programme's continuity, if any, and were those assurances made in writing and legally binding?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that the contract with Cubic contains a range of clauses to provide assurance for both parties, and that the NZTA has utilised the terms of the contract. Cubic’s equity owners have…

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Question 8793 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What is the assumed oil price, if any, used in the estimate of both costs and benefits in the most recent investment cases for the "Roads of National Significance"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Roads of National Significance investment cases do not apply an explicit assumed oil price when estimating costs or benefits. Economic appraisal is undertaken in accordance with the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Monetised Benefits…

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Question 8814 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Has he asked for any advice on potential policy responses the Government could take in the face of higher oil prices, 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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I am receiving regular advice on a range of matters in my role in the Ministerial Oversight Group on Economic Security and Supply Chains as part of the All-of-Government response to the current supply shock.

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Question 8815 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What are the dates and titles of any memo, briefing, email or other advice he has received about the impact of higher oil prices on price of transportation and/or travel demand?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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My Office and I are receiving a large amount on information each day on oil prices, the price of transportation and/or travel demand. To provide the breakdown requested would take substantial effort and collation. In accordance with SR…

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Question 8822 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7172 (2026), what has been the total cost to NZTA of administering the remediation process for the 488 impacted individuals, including the initial audit, risk assessments, testing programme, and associated communications?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised the total cost to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) cannot be separately identified. The activity was delivered within existing operating baselines and did not result in any additional cost to NZTA.

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Question 8823 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7174 (2026), over what period were the 488 fraudulently converted licences held before detection; and what is the earliest date on which a fraudulent licence conversion is known to have occurred?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The 461 fraudulently converted licences were issued between 4 January 2023 and 31 October 2025.

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Question 8824 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7178 (2026), has NZTA referred any of the 488 impacted individuals to New Zealand Police for consideration of prosecution; if so, how many referrals have been made; 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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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises me that it has not referred any individuals within the cohort to New Zealand Police (Police) for consideration of prosecution due to it already undertaking rectification activity as an…

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Question 8825 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7174 (2026), has NZTA undertaken any internal disciplinary proceedings in relation to the fraudulent conversion of the 488 licences; and what changes, if any, have been made to NZTA's licence conversion processes to…

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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 there were no issues found in the conversion of these licences that related to the duties and processes of NZTA staff.

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Question 8826 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7172 (2026), of the 173 individuals who passed tests to receive a Class 5 licence, what proportion sat the Class 5 test as their first assessment; and does NZTA consider this outcome consistent with the risk assessment…

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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 498 impacted individuals (461 who provided fraudulent information and 37 who were converted to the wrong class), 424 were provided with an opportunity to pass tests to retain their licence. A total of 159 passed…

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Question 8827 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7172 (2026), on what basis were 71 individuals identified for immediate licence cancellation rather than being offered the opportunity to evidence their ability to drive safely on New Zealand roads; and what risk criteria…

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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 the 71 individuals whose licences were cancelled immediately did not respond to the initial notice that was mailed to them requesting evidence of the validity of their overseas licence and…

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Question 8828 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7172 (2026), were the employers of individuals holding fraudulently converted Class 2, 4, or 5 licences notified of the fraudulent status of those licences; if so, when were those notifications made; 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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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises me that employers who have Transport Organisation Register Online (TORO) or Driver Check accounts, and have the permission of their employees to check and track any changes to their driver…

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Question 8829 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7172 (2026), what is the outcome for the individuals who were granted extensions through to 28 February 2026 to evidence their ability to drive safely on New Zealand roads; how many completed testing, how many had their…

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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 37 individuals were granted extensions in total. Of these 37: • 12 passed tests to obtain a class 5 Full licence • 1 passed the test to obtain a class 4 Full licence • 7 passed tests…

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Question 8830 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 7178 (2026), how were the 488 impacted licences fraudulently converted; was the fraud perpetrated by the individuals themselves, a third party, or persons within NZTA or another agency; and how was the fraud initially…

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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 for the majority of the cohort, it has no way of knowing whether the fraud was perpetrated by the individuals themselves or a third party. There is no evidence that persons within NZTA…

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Question 8850 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to WQ 7363 (2026), what is the total value of public expenditure on pre-implementation work — including design, consenting, property acquisition, and ground investigations — that would be written off or otherwise unrecoverable if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As outlined in my press release of 20 October 2025, funding of $185 million has been approved to progress the pre-implementation phase for the project (design and consenting).

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Question 8851 (2026)

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    Further to WQ 7363 (2026), can he confirm whether the second Mount Victoria Tunnel will proceed to construction, or is that decision contingent on the outcomes of time-of-use congestion charging?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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All construction decisions are subject to funding approvals.

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Question 8906 (2026)

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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 9 March 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. MNZ: MNZ 26-006…

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Question 8907 (2026)

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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 9 March 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…