Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
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?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
None
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Is the Government considering reinstating any demand-side incentives for electric vehicle uptake, given that EV sales have not recovered since the clean car discount was scrapped?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
No.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
How does he reconcile the Government's stated commitment to the 10,000 charge point target with the fact that 88 new charge points were added in all of 2025?
When does he expect the first concessionary loan contracts under the EV charging infrastructure programme to be signed, given the request for proposals closed in July 2025?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
As Minister of Transport, I can confirm that the Government is committed to targeting 10,000 public EV charge points by 2030. To support reaching this target, the Government established the EV Charging Infrastructure Loans programme.…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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Does the Government intend to allocate additional funding to the EV charging infrastructure programme, given the Cabinet paper from April 2025 advised ministers that more funding would be required to meet the 10,000 charge point target?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
As Minister of Transport, I am advised that further funding will likely be required. This will be worked through as part of future funding decisions.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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What assessment, if any, has the Government made of the impact of scrapping the clean car discount on petrol dependency and household transport costs, particularly for lower-income New Zealanders?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to the information publicly available at the following links: • Cabinet Paper -www.transport.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/OC230965-Ending-the-Clean-Car-Discount-Scheme-Cabinet-Paper_Redacted.pdf • RIS -…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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How many public EV charge points does the Ministry of Transport project will exist by January 2030 under current funding settings, and does he consider this sufficient to meet the 10,000 charge point target?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that under the current funding settings, it is expected that the concessionary loan programme will make a significant contribution to accelerating the installation of EV charge points. It is…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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What progress has been made toward the Government's goal of 10,000 public EV charge points by 2030, and how many charge points currently exist nationwide?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
As Minister of Transport, I can confirm that the Government has established the EV Charging Infrastructure Loans programme. Applications for the programme closed on 22 July 2025 and an announcement on outcomes and next steps will be made…
Asked by
Kieran McAnulty
List MP · Labour Party
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Did he discuss the Melling Interchange project with NZTA officials at his 11:30am meeting with them on 11 March 2025 and if so, what discussions, if any, did he have possible delays with the project?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
From checking the meeting records, the agenda did not include the Melling Interchange project. Noting, NZTA's Q2 Performance Report was an agenda item. The report includes an update on all NZTA capital projects, which includes the Melling…
Asked by
Kieran McAnulty
List MP · Labour Party
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Did he discuss the City Link Bridge project with NZTA officials at his 11:30am meeting with them on 11 March 2025 and if so, did he discuss the need for funding for that bridge to be built?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
From checking the meeting records, the agenda did not include the City Link Bridge Project.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the estimated 200 to 300 litres of lubricating oil has been spilt in Akaroa Harbour by the anchored…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
None, however, I am advised that Environment Canterbury is the lead agency responsible for this response.
Asked by
Julie Anne Genter
Member for Rongotai · Green Party
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What meetings, if any, has he, his office, or officials from the Ministry of Transport or New Zealand Transport Agency had with the owners, directors, employees or representatives of Lincolnshire Farms, listed by date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
My diary is proactively released on the beehive website and can be found here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-chris-bishop. Officials from NZTA have met with representatives of Lincolnshire Farms on the following dates: 2 April…
Asked by
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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
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: Aide Memoire for 11…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
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…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
None
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I did not take any papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What is the estimated total economic loss per day as a measure of GDP since the closure of the Waioweka Gorge on January 16, to present day, including estimated economic losses when open and under controlled access?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that NZTA has not carried out an analysis of the economic impact of the Waioweka Gorge closure since January 2026, however the SH2 Waioweka Gorge Corridor Resilience Single Stage Business Case, completed in May 2024, estimated…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What is the total or estimated cost of all work by NZTA on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Waioweka Gorge closure, up to now, since the severe weather and multiple large slips on Friday, 16 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA advises me that the total spend to February 28 is $3,804,863.10
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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How many parcels of land required for the Ōtaki to North of Levin project remain subject to Māori Land Court proceedings, what is the expected resolution timeline, and what is the contingency plan if hearings extend beyond the first…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that there are 6 properties awaiting Maori Land Court (MLC) hearings. Applications have been submitted, and NZTA is working closely with the landowners’ advisor for the MLC process, but does not have control over the…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has the approved budget for the Ōtaki to North of Levin project been revised to account for the newly discovered wetlands, and if not, what contingency exists within the current $2,133 million approved budget to manage this risk?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
On large projects of this nature, it is common that items that are unconsented are realised in the early stages. The project has proactively worked with the consenting authority to gain consents for Season 1 works, and they are working on…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Why were wetlands not identified during earlier environmental assessments of the Ōtaki to North of Levin construction site, and what review has been undertaken of the environmental assessment process as a result?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that some wetlands were not identified during earlier assessments as access was not provided to some private properties. Following NZTA’s acquisition of these properties, paddocks were also destocked which meant that some…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
When were the wetlands discovered on the Ōtaki to North of Levin construction site, and what is NZTA's current estimate of the cost and schedule impact?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
The additional wetlands were identified following NZTA and its alliances attaining full access to property which forms the project alignment, in August and October 2025. There is currently no impact on cost or schedule, although if the…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to WPQ 5572 (2025) what specific work has begun, on what dates, at what locations, and under what project/work-package name(s), as at 6 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
An investment case for the SH1 Wellington Improvements Project was completed and endorsed by the NZTA Board in August 2025. A three-year programme of pre-implementation work (design, consenting, and property acquisition) began subsequent…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, did the Ministry produce on the impact of the Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
None
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), was the analysis undertaken by NZTA limited to recorded crashes, or did it also consider other safety incidents, traffic infringements, or enforcement actions involving the 459 licence holders?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA has advised me the analysis undertaken considered crashes recorded in the Crash Analysis System, all traffic offence history including safety camera infringements and commercial roadside safety inspection findings.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), does the Minister expect the analysis referred to in his reply to be released publicly once any legal proceedings have concluded; if so, when?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
No. NZTA advised me it does not release information of this type when it is related to small and specific cohorts of individuals under Section 9(2)(a) of the Official Information Act 1982. The rectification approach undertaken was designed…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), how many of the 459 fraudulently converted licences have now been cancelled or revoked, and how many remain current?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA advised me there were 488 impacted individuals in total. 71 had their licences cancelled immediately. The remaining 417 were given an opportunity to evidence their ability to drive safely on New Zealand roads and retain their licence.…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), has NZTA provided the analysis referred to in the Minister’s reply to Police or any prosecuting authority; if so, on what date was it provided?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA advised me that the specific analysis has not been provided to Police, noting that they already have access to this information. NZ Police play an important part in helping to make New Zealand roads safer through rigorous enforcement…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), on what date was the analysis referred to in the Minister’s reply completed, and which agency or agencies contributed to that analysis?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA advised me the analysis was completed at several points throughout the auditing process – at the time of the initial risk assessment (circa June 2025), in consideration of what (if any) offer should be made to each impacted individual…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), of the 459 fraudulently converted licences, how many licence holders have been identified as having been involved in crashes or recorded safety incidents during the period their licence was held, and how many of…
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), how many of the 459 fraudulently converted licence holders have been identified as having been involved in crashes during the period their converted licence was valid?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that this information forms part of NZTA’s current investigation. Therefore, I do not consider it appropriate to provide this information. It should be noted that all crashes that are in the Crash Analysis System are recorded…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), does his statement that release of the analysis could prejudice the maintenance of the law, including individuals’ rights to a fair trial, indicate that prosecutions are currently underway; if so, how many…
Further to WPQ 5301 (2026), has any driver holding one of the 459 fraudulently converted licences been charged with any offence arising from a crash or safety incident; if so, how many drivers have been charged, and for what offences?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA have advised me that it has no current prosecutions underway. The response to WPQ 5301 (2026) related to NZTA’s current investigation. Any decision to prosecute individuals would be a matter for NZ Police.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Since 1 July 2025, I have not received any advice regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP). The only information I have received on the CNGP is that published in the Ministry of Transport Annual Report 2024/25 – Carbon…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
None
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that as at 1 January 2023, the Ministry of Transport had 301.5 full time equivalent (FTE) roles, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi had 3,449 FTE roles.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that as at 1 January 2026, the Ministry of Transport had 260.5 full time equivalent (FTE) roles, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi had 3,219 FTE roles.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that as at 1 January 2024, the Ministry of Transport had 284.7 full time equivalent (FTE) roles, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi had 3,153 FTE roles.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that as at 1 January 2023, the Ministry of Transport had 50 vacancies, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi had 930 vacancies.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
TAIC: 32 CAA: 1610.44 MNZ: 363.34
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that as at 1 January 2025, the Ministry of Transport had 282.9 full time equivalent (FTE) roles, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi had 3,312 FTE roles.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that as at 1 January 2024, the Ministry of Transport had 50 vacancies, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi had 556 vacancies.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
TAIC: 38 CAA: 1773.6 MNZ: 392.04