31908 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Transport

31908 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Transport: How many businesses with a physical place of business in Lower Hutt, if any, have tendered for subcontracts or supply packages on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, and how many of those tenders, if any, have been successful?

Hon Chris Bishop: There are 471 businesses who have been identified to potentially submit a tender. As of 14 July 2026, the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance has executed contracts with 71 businesses based in the greater Wellington region, including 24 in the Hutt Valley (21 Lower Hutt; 3 Upper Hutt), 38 in Wellington and 9 in greater Wellington regions.