18099 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport

18099 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: What alternative funding sources, if any, have been identified for the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership in the event that fuel excise duty revenue is lower than forecast?

Hon Chris Bishop: Corrected reply: We have not looked at alternative sources for the main funding source for this project as it is expected to be managed with forecast National Land Transport Fund revenue. For all new state highway projects, a tolling assessment is undertaken as part of the development of the project. However, at this time no decision has been made on whether the route will be tolled.