Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
None
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
The standard NZTA procurement process was followed for the procurement of Microsoft 365 Copilot. The licences were acquired through NZTA’s existing Microsoft Cloud Software and Services Agreement (MCSSA) and Microsoft enterprise licensing…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…
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 automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?
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 procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
I am advised that the CAA has undertaken one direct source procurement for an artificial intelligence (AI) proof-of-concept project. The CAA has also purchased a limited number of Microsoft Copilot licences for a product trial through its…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA does not undertake standalone Algorithm Impact Assessments. The potential impacts of algorithms are considered as part of the risk assessment and approval process that applies to every Artificial Intelligence (AI) use case before it…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Nil
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Will the Minister commit to directing NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to look into a nationally consistent permit system for agricultural machinery that cannot currently obtain permits under the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rules; if not,…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that it already operates a nationally consistent permitting framework for overweight and overdimension vehicles, including agricultural machinery, for state highways and local roads where an agreement is in place with…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Has the Minister received advice on the number of forage harvesters, tractors, combines, cultivators, or other agricultural machines that cannot be lawfully operated on the road network due to current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
No
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many state highway and local road bridges are currently subject to restrictions that limit or prevent the movement of agricultural machinery that exceeds the standard Vehicle Dimensions and Mass limits?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that it is unable to provide an exact number, as this is dependent on a specific assessment of route and vehicle to identify the restrictions required to cross the structure.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, overweight permit or specialist vehicle permit applications for agricultural machinery have been declined in each of the past five years, and what were the reasons for those decisions?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that the number of overweight permit or specialist vehicle permit applications for agricultural machinery that have been declined by NZTA in each of the past five years, as at 17 June 2026, is as follows: • 2021 – 0 • 2022 – 2…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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For an agricultural vehicle load that exceeds the maximum weight, how many separate permits may be required for a farmer or rural contractor to move a single agricultural machine across multiple road controlling authority jurisdictions,…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that an agricultural vehicle may need two permits from NZTA for access to the state highway network that NZTA is the road controlling authority for (an overweight and overdimension permit). The maximum number of…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Does NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi have the ability to issue exemptions, or other approvals for agricultural vehicles that exceed current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass limits if a permit cannot be granted; if so, under what circumstances?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that the Director of Land Transport can provide for exemptions from the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimension and Mass Limits 2016 under s168D(3) of the Land Transport Act 1998. This requires the Director to consider:…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What categories of agricultural machinery have been identified by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi as being unable to obtain permits under the current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass requirements?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that NZTA does not decline any specific categories of agricultural machinery for a permit. Each application for a specific vehicle and route is assessed to see if it complies with the relevant Vehicle Dimension and Mass…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many agricultural vehicles or machines are currently unable to obtain permits to operate on New Zealand roads under the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass requirements?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that it is unable to provide an exact number as this is dependent on a specific assessment of route and vehicle to identify the appropriate restrictions.
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 19 July 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 20 July 2026.
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 19 July 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 aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 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. MCERT 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 aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 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 Transport briefings received from the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport are or will soon be proactively released here:…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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Which Roads of National Significance or other major transport projects, if any, has NZTA withdrawn, surrendered, allowed to lapse, or begun withdrawing a notice of requirement or designation for since 1 January 2024, and on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA is in the process of withdrawing its Notice of Requirement for a designation of land for the East West Link project, which was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority in 2016.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance in the future (unscheduled) phase of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, if any, does NZTA intend to retain, allow to lapse, or withdraw existing notices of requirement or designations for,…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA is currently in the process of withdrawing its Notice of Requirement for a designation of land for the East West Link project, which was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority in 2016. For the remaining RoNS projects that…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance currently have a confirmed designation held by NZTA, and which of those designations, if any, have a lapse date within the next five years?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
i am advised NZTA holds confirmed designations for the following Roads of National Significance projects: Warkworth to Te Hana, Hamilton Southern Links, Cambridge to Piarere, Ōtaki to north of Levin, Takitimu North Link, SH16 North-West…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance, if any, have had their preferred route changed since 1 January 2024 such that an existing notice of requirement or designation no longer fully overlaps the preferred route?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Since 1 January 2024, NZTA has refined the preferred routes for a number of projects as investment cases and pre-implementation work have been completed. This includes the East West Link, Petone to Grenada, and SH1 Wellington Improvements…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the current phase of route protection for the SH1 Wellington Improvements project, the Brynderwyns section of the Northland Expressway, SH29 Tauriko (Wider Scope), and Northwest Busway Stage 3, and by what date is a notice of…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
SH1 Wellington Improvements is currently in the route protection phase, with design, consenting and statutory approval activities underway. NZTA expects to lodge its Fast-track Approvals Act application in August 2026. The Brynderwyns…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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What extensions to designation lapse dates, if any, has NZTA sought, or does it intend to seek, for Roads of National Significance that have no construction start date in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, and for which…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA is submitting an application to extend the lapse date for the Mill Road Stage 1 designations. Most other existing designations have been given effect to or have long lapse dates. NZTA will continue to monitor if any lapse dates need…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance, if any, hold a resource consent or Fast-track approval that has been granted but not yet given effect, and which of those have a lapse date within the next five years?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
The Roads of National Significance that have designation alterations, resource consents, and other statutory approvals under the Fast-track Approvals Act are Takitimu Northern Link Stage 2 and Belfast to Pegasus Project. The resource…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance or other major transport projects, if any, has NZTA surrendered, withdrawn, or allowed to lapse a resource consent or Fast-track approval for since 1 January 2024, and on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA is currently in the process of withdrawing its resource consent applications for the East West Link project, which were lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority in 2016.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance, if any, have had consenting or designation work paused or stopped since 1 January 2024, and what is the current status of any Fast-track Approvals Act application for each?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Since 1 January 2024, NZTA has paused or stopped consenting or designation work on the following Roads of National Significance: • Northland Corridor – Te Hana to Whangārei (excluding the Alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills) – designation…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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Which Roads of National Significance or other major transport projects, if any, has NZTA opened a tender or procurement process for since 1 January 2024 that has not resulted in a contract being entered into?
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)
Which tenders for consenting, design, or construction works on Roads of National Significance, if any, has NZTA cancelled, discontinued, or declined to award since 1 January 2024, and on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Since 1 January 2024, NZTA has cancelled, discontinued, or declined to award the following tenders relating to Roads of National Significance: • East West Link – NZTA commenced market engagement, including an Expression of Interest, for…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which consenting, design, or early-works contracts, if any, has NZTA terminated or reduced in scope for Roads of National Significance that have no construction start date in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
As reflected in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, NZTA has reduced the scope of, or paused, consenting, design or early works activities for the following Roads of National Significance that do not have a confirmed…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many properties has NZTA acquired to date for each Road of National Significance, and what is the total property-acquisition expenditure for each?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance or other major transport projects, if any, does NZTA intend to dispose of, offer back, or cease acquiring land for as a result of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
East West Link – As a result of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, NZTA is progressing the withdrawal of the existing Notice of Requirement for a designation of land. Once the Notice of Requirement has been withdrawn, NZTA…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many landowners, if any, across the Roads of National Significance programme have been, or will be, notified that route protection or intended property acquisition affecting their land is being withdrawn?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
The East West Link project is currently in the process of identifying and informing affected landowners. To date, 103 landowners have been advised by letter of the intended uplift of the existing Notice of Requirement.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance is NZTA continuing focused property acquisition for, and which, if any, has it paused or stopped property acquisition for?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA continues focused property acquisition for Roads of National Significance where the objective is to achieve or maintain construction readiness, support route protection, or complete approved pre-implementation activities. This…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the most recent completed business or investment case for each Road of National Significance, including its date and latest total cost estimate?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Belfast to Pegasus: Investment Case Nov 2024. Investment envelope (Nov 2024) $0.8-1 billion Mill Road Stage 1: Investment Case April 2025 Investment envelope (April 2025) $1.75-2.05 billion Tauriko West: Investment Case April 2025…
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Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which Roads of National Significance, if any, have a completed business or investment case that has not been approved, or that has been approved but not funded for its next phase?
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)
What is the total expenditure to date on planning, design, consenting, route protection, and property acquisition, excluding construction, for each Road of National Significance?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
This information is publicly available at (Question 170, pages 9-10): https://www3.parliament.nz/resource/en-NZ/54SCTIN_EVI_7003c45b-c90d-4b0e-f4e8-08dec1097c80_TIN11102/0be9cec219a9e9a3667d9f2fc515d9e0ca38abd8
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How much has NZTA spent to date on planning, consenting, route protection, and property acquisition for those Roads of National Significance that have no construction start date in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
This information is publicly available at (Question 170, pages 9-10): https://www3.parliament.nz/resource/en-NZ/54SCTIN_EVI_7003c45b-c90d-4b0e-f4e8-08dec1097c80_TIN11102/0be9cec219a9e9a3667d9f2fc515d9e0ca38abd8
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for Takitimu North Link Stage 1, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the attached document, which answers Written Questions 33496 (2026) to 33539 (2026), inclusive.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for Ōtaki to North of Levin, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for Hawke's Bay Expressway, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to date;…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for Northland Corridor – Warkworth to Te Hana, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for SH1 Cambridge to Piarere, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for SH29 Tauriko (Ōmanawa Bridge), of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for Penlink O Mahurangi, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to date;…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for SH1 Papakura to Drury, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend to date;…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for Waihoehoe Road (Drury Upgrade), of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property spend…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for SH58 Safety Improvements Stage 2, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the status, for SH2 Melling Transport Improvements, of (a) any notice of requirement or designation and its lapse date; (b) any resource consent or Fast-track approval and its lapse date; (c) total property acquired and property…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to my reply to Written Question 33496 (2026).