31489 (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:	31489 (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_31489_2026
Document guid:	f085a4e6-6bb2-4c34-82ea-f8912fc3dfef

31489 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: What is the current total cost estimate for Takitimu North Link Stage 1, and how does it compare with the estimate at the start of construction?

Hon Chris Bishop: The current total cost estimate for Takitimu North Link Stage 1 is $884m. The 2021 estimate at the start of construction was approximately $655m. The majority of increased cost can be attributed to an 18-month archaeological delay.