18205 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Associate Minister of Transport

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18205 (2026)
Question asked:	04 May 2026
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Transport
Minister replying:	Hon James Meager
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18205_2026
Document guid:	b8168ebf-0c46-4a16-9dee-2dacaf0dbfce

18205 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Associate Minister of Transport: What is the total estimated additional freight cost burden on New Zealand importers and exporters resulting from war risk surcharges, fuel surcharges, and rerouting costs since 28 February 2026?

Hon James Meager: I am advised by officials that it is not possible to estimate the additional freight cost burden. This would require detailed information about freight types, routes, and contracts.