31476 (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:	31476 (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_31476_2026
Document guid:	77f6121f-5356-49e6-b39d-e978b71b194c

31476 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: What is the current total cost estimate for the Penlink (O Mahurangi) project, and how does it compare with the estimate at the start of construction?

Hon Chris Bishop: NZTA is reviewing the total cost estimate for Penlink, including the cost to complete, held risk, and contingency. An updated cost estimate is not yet available.