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Question 32011 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30352 (2026), in which quarter of 2027 is construction of the first vessel programmed to begin, and how is an end-of-2029 in-service date achievable if construction begins later than the first quarter of 2027 and vessels…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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May 2027 for the first vessel, which will enter service in the first half of 2029.

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Question 32012 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30352 (2026), how much time has been programmed between delivery of each vessel by Guangzhou Shipyard International and its entry into service on the Cook Strait for the delivery voyage, sea trials, Maritime New Zealand…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This information will be released closer to 2029, but time is allocated for these matters to occur before the first vessel enters service in the first half of 2029.

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Question 32013 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30350 (2026), what is the value of the contingent liability recorded on the Crown's books in respect of the Crown guarantee provided to secure the shipyard deal?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This information is not disclosed, as this would reveal the quantum of various milestone payments.

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Question 32014 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30350 (2026), has Guangzhou Shipyard International obtained the refund guarantee from a reputable bank required under the shipbuilding contract, and if so, on what date was it provided and does it cover the full value of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes, as obtaining a refund guarantee was a condition to enter the contract. It is not the Government’s place to state the banking arrangements of a shipyard, except to say that Ferry Holdings and its assurance advisors were satisfied such…

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Question 32015 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30351 (2026), in what currency is the shipbuilding contract denominated, and what hedging arrangements, if any, are in place to protect the taxpayer against the foreign exchange movements to which the reply states the $596…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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USD. Hedging arrangements are in place for 66 percent of the remaining unpaid contract value. The balance is managed under the company’s foreign exchange management policy.

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Question 32016 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30351 (2026), what was the quantum of the first milestone payment made on signing in November 2025, and what proportion of the total contract price will have been paid before construction of the vessels commences?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This information cannot be disclosed at this time, but as it is a fixed price contract the total payments add up to $596 million.

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Question 32017 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30349 (2026), what consequences arise under the shipbuilding contract if Final Approval to Deliver is not granted, including any break fees or forfeited payments, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is a hypothetical question of no consequence as the Final Approval to Deliver Business Case has been completed and provided to shareholding Ministers. It will be released soon.

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Question 32018 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30349 (2026), was the first milestone payment to Guangzhou Shipyard International made before Final Approval to Deliver was granted, and if so, under what authority was that payment made?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes. Shareholding Ministers approved funding for Ferry Holdings to enter the shipyard contracts consistent with our delegations from Cabinet and on the recommendation of Ferry Holdings and the Treasury.

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Question 32019 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30346 (2026), which party or parties will bear any programme costs above $2 billion, should the overall cost of the programme exceed that figure?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None, while we’re in charge anyway.

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Question 32020 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30346 (2026), how much of the $415 million allocated to programme management and total contingencies has been drawn down or committed to date, and against which risks or cost pressures was it drawn down or committed, if…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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$28 million has been spent on programme management as of 30 June 2026. This includes direct ship-related costs that sit outside the ship build contract (such as ship brokerage, naval architecture, and interior design), together with Ferry…

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Question 32021 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30346 (2026), which parties are meeting the difference between the estimated overall programme cost of $1.86 billion and the maximum taxpayer contribution of $1.704 billion, and what is each party's confirmed contribution?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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As announced on 17 July 2026: CentrePort Limited (that’s a port based in Wellington) is contributing $100 million, Port Marlborough (a port based in Picton) is contributing $110 million, and the New Zealand Transport Agency (an authority…

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Question 32022 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30343 (2026), what risks recorded on the programme risk register for the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme are currently rated as high or extreme, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 30343 (2026).

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Question 32023 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30343 (2026), what specific written advice, if any, has the Minister received from Ferry Holdings Limited, the Treasury, the Ministry of Transport, or any other officials since 1 January 2026 assessing the likelihood of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Where it has been possible to release these titles and documents we have done so. The Treasury has also proactively released advice on its website leading up to our November 2025 announcement.

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Question 31936 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Are the new Cook Strait ferries still expected to be delivered by 2029, and if not, when are they expected to be ready for service?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes.

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Question 31548 (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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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7 July 2026, The Treasury, NZRC Land disposal July FY27 9 July 2026, KiwiRail, Fortnightly Report 25 June - 8 July 2026

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Question 31653 (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 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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31178, 31202 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister and can be asked of the independent entities for which we have responsibility.

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Question 31209 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Minister's role is to make board appointments and approve individual fees in accordance with the relevant frameworks. However, the Minister does not hold detailed information on the total remuneration paid to Crown appointees. This…

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Question 31210 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Minister's role is to make board appointments and approve individual fees in accordance with the relevant frameworks. However, the Minister does not hold detailed information on the forecasted total remuneration for Crown appointees…

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Question 31217 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Minister's role is to make board appointments and approve individual fees in accordance with the relevant frameworks. However, the Minister does not hold detailed information on the total remuneration paid to Crown appointees. This…

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Question 31219 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Minister's role is to make board appointments and approve individual fees in accordance with the relevant frameworks. However, the Minister does not hold detailed information on the total remuneration paid to Crown appointees. This…

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Question 30904 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No. These exercises are not applicable to our entities.

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Question 30907 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None. These exercises are not applicable to our entities.

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Question 30445 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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29 June 2026, KiwiRail and NZRC, 2027-2029 Statements of Corporate Intent and FY27 KiwiRail Business Plan 1 July 2026, The Treasury, KiwiRail Share Issue July FY27 1 July 2026, The Treasury, Ferry Holdings – Key Decisions 2026 1 July 2026,…

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Question 30550 (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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 30343 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the principal risks currently identified to delivering the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme on time and on budget, if any, and what advice has the Minister received on the likelihood of the end-of-2029 in-service date being…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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To the extent that information can be disclosed, we have done so. All infrastructure projects carry risks associated to scope, cost, and timing. In this project, we have instituted a competent board and maintained tight control on scope.…

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Question 30344 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the latest programmed delivery and in-service date for each of the two new Cook Strait ferries?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This information has not been announced. However, we have said both ferries will arrive in 2029 with the first arriving before the second.

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Question 30345 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister for Rail accept reporting that the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme is already materially over its approved budget, and what is the current variance against the budget allocated by Cabinet?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No, because that was “inaccurate and misleading” reporting by Andrea Vance in the Post. That quote is attributed to the Media Council, who found that report to be scurrilous, unsubstantial nonsense after an official complaint was laid. The…

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Question 30346 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total estimated cost of the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme, broken down by ships, Picton infrastructure, Wellington infrastructure, and programme management and contingency?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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$1.7 billion is the upper limit of costs to be met by the Government for assets the taxpayer will own. In November 2025 we released a breakdown as follows: • Ship contracts: $596 million • All Picton works: $531 million • All Wellington…

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Question 30347 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister for Rail make public the Interim Development Agreements reached with Port Marlborough and CentrePort for the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme, and if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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To the extent possible under the Official Information Act, yes. However, we will never release information that compromises the Government’s negotiating position as that would put at risk taxpayer dollars.

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Question 30348 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Have construction contracts been signed for the port-side infrastructure at Picton and Wellington required to berth the two new Cook Strait ferries, and if not, when are they expected to be signed?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes, for early contractor involvement and various demolition and design tasks. Main works contracts will be entered later this year, as planned.

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Question 30349 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has "Final Approval to Deliver" for the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme been granted, and if not, when is it expected and can construction of the vessels proceed before it is granted?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Approval to Deliver process is currently underway and we will make announcements shortly. Please note the vessels are already under contract and construction is scheduled to start in 2027, after design works are completed which are…

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Question 30350 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What refund or refund-guarantee arrangements apply under the Cook Strait ferry shipbuilding contract if it is terminated before or during construction of the vessels, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This information was proactively released on 11 March 2026. Treasury advised that a Crown guarantee was deemed the most effective solution to secure the shipyard deal. A guarantee was provided and to the extent it is possible to release…

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Question 30351 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What payments have been made to Guangzhou Shipyard International under the Cook Strait ferry shipbuilding contract to date, and what is the milestone payment schedule for the remainder of the contract?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The first milestone payment was made on signing the contract in November 2025. The quantums of the remaining milestone payments have not been released, but they total to $596 million (subject to foreign exchange rates) under the…

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Question 30352 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the programmed construction-start date for each of the two new Cook Strait ferries at Guangzhou Shipyard International?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Construction begins in 2027, after design is completed as is standard. Ships generally take 18-24 months to build, which gets us to 2029. Exact dates have not been released, except to say ships will be ready for service in 2029.

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Question 30353 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the shipbuilding contract signed in November 2025 between Ferry Holdings Limited and Guangzhou Shipyard International contain any conditions precedent that must be satisfied before construction of the vessels can begin, and if so,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Construction begins in 2027, after design is finalised which is well under way at present. We do wonder if the member recalls that, under iReX, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard had two years of design from signing in 2021 until vessel construction…

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Question 30354 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has Ferry Holdings Limited issued a formal notice to proceed, or equivalent instruction, authorising Guangzhou Shipyard International to begin building the two new Cook Strait ferries, and if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Corrected reply: Yes, as a fixed price contract was entered on 15 November 2025. We are aware of the "Cook Strait Gossip and Drama New Zealand" Facebook post you appear to have garnered your information from and suggest you do not believe…

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Question 30355 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has physical construction of either of the two new Cook Strait ferries commenced at Guangzhou Shipyard International, and if so, on what date did steel-cutting or keel-laying begin for each vessel?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No, and a simple search on Google would tell the member that construction is scheduled to start in 2027 after vessel design is completed.

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Question 29935 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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23 June 2026, The Treasury, Meeting with the Chair of Ferry Holdings 24 June 2026 23 June 2026, The Treasury, Meeting with KiwiRail Chair on Thursday 25 June 2026 25 June 2026, KiwiRail, Fortnightly Report 11-24 June 2026 26 June 2026,…

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Question 30039 (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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 29215 (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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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15 June 2026, The Treasury, Ferry Holdings – Approval to use Additional Derivatives 18 June 2026, KiwiRail, Ava Shared Path Options

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Question 29320 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 28489 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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10 June 2026, The Treasury and Ministry of Transport, Approval to provide capital to KiwiRail Holdings Limited to Received City Rail Link Assets 11 June 2026, KiwiRail, Fortnightly Report 28 May – 10 June 2026 11 June 2026, KiwiRail,…

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Question 28589 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2026).

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Question 28359 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Consistent with standard conflict management practices, KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell declared conflicts of interest and a conflict management plan was in place. Mr O'Donnell did not participate in about 17% of the agenda items before…

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Question 28363 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The requested information on fees or remuneration for directors or board members subject to conflict management plans cannot be provided within the standard timeframe for a written parliamentary question. The member may seek this…

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Question 28364 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The requested information on fees or remuneration for directors or board members subject to conflict management plans cannot be provided within the standard timeframe for a written parliamentary question. The member may seek this…

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Question 28091 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Office is aware of one instance where a conflict management plan was developed as part of the due diligence process during the appointment phase. This occurred in relation to Scott O'Donnell, who was appointed as a Director on the…

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Question 28126 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is not possible to provide this level of detail within the standard timeframe for a written parliamentary question regarding other directors. The member is welcome to seek this information directly from KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings.…

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Question 27135 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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