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Question 2992 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contingency plans, if any, has NZTA put in place to maintain connectivity for East Cape communities and businesses while SH2 through the Waioweka Gorge remains closed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA advises there is no suitable detour route for SH2 through the Gorge. It’s not possible to compile a contingency plan using local roads as these do not provide a connection between Opotiki and Gisborne.

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Question 2999 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total investment, if any, in the current financial year for improving resilience in the Waioweka Gorge section of SH2?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA advises that the completed 2024 business case identified options between $70m and $200m, but investment decisions remain subject to funding approval.

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Question 3004 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice on alternative freight routes instead of the SH2 between Gisborne and Whakatāne, including coastal shipping; if so, what options were presented?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not received any advice or briefing papers on alternative options for freight routes. NZTA advises that while an earlier assessment considered an alternative land corridor, it was deemed not economical.

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Question 3006 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister commissioned any works to identify data gaps relating to land instability and transport resilience in the Waioweka Gorge; if so, what work and when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No, I have not commissioned specific work of this nature.

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Question 3172 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

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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 there were no cases of sexual harassment recorded in relation to staff for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio. I refer the Member to my response to Written…

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Question 3174 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 3172 (2026). I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 2464 (2026) in regard to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and the Ministry’s record…

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Question 3175 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 3172 (2026). I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 2464 (2026) in regard to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and the Ministry’s record…

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Question 3177 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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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 there were no cases of sexual harassment recorded in relation to staff for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio. I refer the Member to my response to Written…

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Question 1906 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Brougham Street project start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 52450 (2025).

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Question 1907 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Melling Intersection (Riverlink) start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 52449 (2025).

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Question 1908 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the SH29 Tauriko -Omanawa Bridge start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 50243 (2025).

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Question 1909 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Rolleston Access Improvements Package 1 start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 52448 (2025).

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Question 1910 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Waihoehoe Road (Drury) Upgrade start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 52454 (2025).

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Question 1911 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Ōtaki to North of Levin project start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 50236 (2025).

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Question 1912 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the SH22 (Drury) Corridor Upgrade start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Construction on the interim SH22/Jesmond Road intersection upgrade began in December 2025 as part of the wider SH22 Drury upgrade project. The construction start date for the full project is yet to be confirmed but is currently estimated…

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Question 1942 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What monitoring, if any, is undertaken to identify patterns of repeated concerns from multiple councils about insufficient information or consultation on transport projects, and what actions have followed from that monitoring?

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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 tracks reoccurring themes raised by councils through its forums and consultations.

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Question 1943 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What assurances, if any, can he provide that future state highway projects will not proceed to key decision points or consent applications without councils having access to full technical, financial, and impact information?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that project teams are expected to share the information reasonably required for councils to discharge their statutory roles, including technical assessments and summaries of effects.

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Question 1947 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What guidance, if any, has been issued to Waka Kotahi to ensure councils are provided with sufficient information to make informed submissions on fast-tracked infrastructure projects?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that as part of fast-tracked infrastructure projects NZTA provides a full suite of assessments to councils. NZTA endeavours to provide this information to council ahead of the formal process in parallel with substantial…

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Question 1948 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What engagement, if any, has he had with councils that have argued transport projects were advanced without sufficient collaboration between central government, Waka Kotahi, and local authorities?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Ministers and officials meet with councils regularly. Where concerns about collaboration or timing have been raised, officials have followed up to improve channels, clarify processes and address integration issues.

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Question 1949 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What concerns, if any, have been raised by councils outside Wellington regarding crime prevention through environmental design, personal safety, or pedestrian safety arising from new transport infrastructure?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Ministers and officials meet with councils regularly. Where Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) or pedestrian safety concerns have been raised outside Wellington, officials have followed up through existing safety…

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Question 1950 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What feedback, if any, has been received from councils outside Wellington about the impacts of state highway projects on urban amenity, place-making objectives, and growth or intensification plans?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that feedback from councils outside Wellington has emphasised urban amenity, place‑making and alignment with growth plans.

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Question 1951 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What information, if any, has been provided to councils to assess construction-stage impacts, including staging, haul routes, disruption planning, and effects on schools, businesses, and community facilities, where councils have said such…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Ministers and officials meet with councils regularly. Where councils said construction‑stage details were missing, officials have provided the necessary information.

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Question 1953 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What examples exist, if any, of councils outside Wellington raising concerns about increased severance, reduced local connectivity, or reduced accessibility for residents because of proposed state highway widening or grade separation?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Ministers and officials meet with councils regularly. While specific cases aren’t itemised, materials note that concerns about severance and reduced connectivity have been raised outside Wellington, and officials have followed up through…

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Question 1954 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What work, if any, has been done since 27 November 2023 to quantify the financial impacts on councils of major transport projects, including unanticipated council-led works, relocation of community facilities, loss of parking revenue, or…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that since November 2023, NZTA has continued working with partners to understand any financial impacts of major projects.

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Question 1955 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What reports or feedback, if any, has he or his predecessor received from councils outside Wellington regarding uncertainty over land acquisition, including parks, reserves, town belt land, or other council-owned property, for roading…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that councils have queried land acquisition processes for parks, reserves and other public land. Property manuals set out the legal and engagement framework and recent correspondence shows examples of local authority…

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Question 1956 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What instances, if any, have occurred where councils outside Wellington have stated that Waka Kotahi’s information was provided too late, in an unstructured way, or with insufficient technical detail to support informed feedback?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Project teams regularly engage with Councils and provide technical detail to inform feedback. Councils can request further information when material is insufficient, and this process is routinely undertaken.

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Question 1957 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What analysis, if any, has been undertaken since 27 November 2023 to determine whether state highway projects are sufficiently integrated with local roading networks, public transport, walking, and cycling systems, particularly where…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Investment case assessments since November 2023 have examined how well state highway projects integrate with local roads, public transport, walking and cycling, with design refinements made where councils sought stronger integration.

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Question 1958 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What assessments, if any, have been made of whether consultation timeframes for fast-tracked transport projects have been adequate to allow councils and communities to understand and respond to project impacts?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Consultation timeframes for fast‑tracked projects are prescribed in statute. While NZTA has not undertaken a specific assessment of these timeframes, it operates in accordance with the statutory requirements.

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1960, 1961 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What steps, if any, has he taken to ensure councils are provided with full traffic modelling outputs, including all transport modes, before consultation periods close on major state highway projects?

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    What councils, if any, outside Wellington City Council have formally expressed concerns to the Government or NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi about insufficient information, truncated engagement processes, or an inability to meaningfully…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Project teams regularly engage with Councils and provide technical detail to inform feedback. Councils can request further information when material is insufficient, and this process is routinely undertaken.

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Question 1962 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, or correspondence has he or his predecessor received, if any, from Waka Kotahi, local authorities, or officials identifying critical information gaps, insufficient detail, or inadequate modelling in major…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, my predecessor and I have received thousands of pieces of advice and correspondence since November 2023. Reviewing all of these to identify any raised concerns would be a considerable task. However, a list of…

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Question 1650 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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• 16/01/2026 N/A Police request for operational support - Operation Waitangi (CAA) • 28/01/2026 N/A Aide Memoire - Suspicious Item - Wellington Airport 27 December 2025 (CAA) The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of…

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Question 1651 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, 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 1757 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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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 can advise that I took one paper through Cabinet during this time period. The title has been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 1758 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026.

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Question 183 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did the Cabinet Office contact him regarding his answers to oral question 7 on Tuesday 18 November 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No, the Cabinet Office did not contact me regarding my answer to this oral question.

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Question 190 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did the Cabinet Office contact his office regarding his answers to oral question 7 on Tuesday 18 November 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No, the Cabinet Office did not contact my Office regarding my answer to this oral question.

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Question 191 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did the Cabinet Office contact him regarding his answers to oral question 4 on Wednesday 9 April 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No, the Cabinet Office did not contact me regarding my answer to this oral question.

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Question 194 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did the Cabinet Office contact his office regarding his answers to oral question 4 on Wednesday 9 April 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No, the Cabinet Office did not contact my Office regarding my answer to this oral question.

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Question 709 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Further to WQ answer 57472, what were the disbenefits calculated for the SH1 Improvements Project for vehicle operating costs and emissions, in dollars?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The State Highway 1 Wellington improvements project has total economic benefits estimated at between $1.6 billion and $2.9 billion Net Present Value (NPV) over 60 years. Disbenefits for vehicle operating costs are $82 million NPV, and $33…

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Question 717 (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 15 December 2025, 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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OC251153 15/12/2025 Aide Memoire: Update on the Development of an Indicator Framework to Monitor the Health of the Aviation System One title has been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 719 (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 15 December 2025, 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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During the week beginning 15 December 2025, my Office received the following documents in my transport capacity: - 16/12/2025 MINO-1410 Start of roadside drug testing (NZTA) - 17/12/2025 ARA (Australasian Railway Association) Conference…

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Question 825 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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 826 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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 the following paper through Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025. Progress on the Land Transport Rules Reform Programme – 15 December 2025

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Question 923 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What process does the Minister intend to follow to ensure public consultation on evidence and alternatives before committing to long-term transport investments of national significance?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am currently working on the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport 2027 (GPS) and intend to release it for public consultation in mid-2026. This will give the public a chance to comment on the priorities and level of…

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Question 925 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice has the Minister received on whether specific Roads of National Significance projects are expected to worsen, improve, or have no impact on road safety outcomes?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have been advised by NZ Transport Agency that road safety outcomes were considered as part of the Investment Cases for the projects. I have not received any standalone advice on this topic.

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Question 926 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What Cabinet papers regarding the Roads of National Significance programme have been proactively released, and what is his timetable for releasing the remaining papers that informed decisions on the programme?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The following Cabinet Papers regarding the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) have been proactively released: • Proposal for GPS 2024 and NZUP tagged contingency for Transport Projects. • Public Private Partnership Procurement for…

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927, 937 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What consideration did officials give to public interest in transparency when deciding whether to support withholding affordability and value-for-money advice related to the Roads of National Significance programme?

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    What criteria were applied when determining that the public interest did not outweigh withholding key information about Roads of National Significance, which the Ministry of Transport has described as “the most complex and expensive…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Officials recognise that there is high public interest in the Roads of National Significance programme, and this is carefully considered in responses to requests under the Official Information Act. In some cases, information needs to be…

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Question 928 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What modelling has he received about induced vehicle travel (VKT) resulting from the Roads of National Significance programme, and what are the forecast safety or congestion impacts of that increased VKT?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not received any advice on this topic.

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Question 929 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did he receive regarding NZTA’s capacity to deliver the full Roads of National Significance programme within current labour, materials, consenting, and industry constraints?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have been advised by NZ Transport Agency that capacity to deliver the programme has been considered in developing the advice I received on the prioritisation of the programme.

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Question 930 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has he received comparing the benefit–cost ratios of Roads of National Significance projects with other planned or potential transport investments?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I have been advised by NZ Transport Agency that comparisons of benefit cost ratios have been considered in developing the advice I received on the prioritisation of the programme.