1950 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport

Written Question

Published date: 19 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	1950 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Minister of Transport
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	15 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_01950_2026
Document guid:	7e4a7bed-9e8d-450c-a4e4-5dd6a3e05952

1950 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: 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?

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