32903 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	32903 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Minister of Transport
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_32903_2026
Document guid:	0e28c4ab-83c0-4806-bef1-2c374908930c

32903 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: How did the New Zealand Transport Agency calculate that the 114 year old Waihenga bridge outside Martinborough has a remaining lifespan of 20-30 years and what evidence, if any, does the agency have that confirms this calculation?

Hon Chris Bishop: Reply due: 27 Jul 2026