29487 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Transport

Written Question

Published date: 13 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29487 (2026)
Question asked:	22 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister of Transport
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	06 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29487_2026
Document guid:	d42f33f9-af29-4550-a06a-90863607dd85

29487 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Transport: Further to WPQ 28024, why has the Minister not sought any advice, reports, or data from Waka Kotahi regarding safety risks on the Desert Road, given the number of fatal and serious crashes since 2023?

Hon Chris Bishop: I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not sought advice, reports or data from NZTA on the safety risk on the Desert Road.