28030 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Transport

Written Question

Published date: 31 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	28030 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister of Transport
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	27 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Corrected Reply
Document ID:	WQ_28030_2026
Document guid:	011d671d-e96d-4fd2-b72b-62308713058d

28030 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Transport: What data, if any, has Waka Kotahi provided to the Minister on crash patterns, speed-related incidents, or high-risk behaviours on Desert Road since 2023?

Hon Chris Bishop: Corrected reply: I have not received any such data, but I have asked NZTA as it maintains the Crash Analysis System (CAS). I am advised that since 2023, there have been 5 fatal and 8 serious crashes on the Desert Road (from Turangi to Waiouru) recorded in CAS. More information can be found in the attached.

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