31454 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport

Written Question

Published date: 28 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	31454 (2026)
Question asked:	12 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Minister of Transport
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	22 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_31454_2026
Document guid:	204ff2f9-1dae-493e-a685-5c2da1648923

31454 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: When is main construction of the Northwest Busway (Te Ara Hauāuru) Stage 1A, listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin?

Hon Chris Bishop: Detailed design of the first stage of Brigham Creek Rārawaru station is underway. Enabling works are expected to start in early 2027, with construction completed by early 2029.