1953 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport

1953 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: 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?

Hon Chris Bishop: 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 established engagement processes.