18118 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Transport

Written Question

Published date: 21 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18118 (2026)
Question asked:	03 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister of Transport
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	17 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18118_2026
Document guid:	70f71728-f6a3-43ec-a291-b9d6417e4a3f

18118 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Transport: Does NZTA advise or require local authorities to use NZTA Physical Works Prequalification categories for local‑road projects, and if so, to what extent is this in order to reduce the risk of procurement disputes or legal challenges?

Hon Chris Bishop: I am advised that NZTA does not require or advise local authorities to use NZTA Physical Works Prequalification categories for local road projects.