33486 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport

33486 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: Which tenders for consenting, design, or construction works on Roads of National Significance, if any, has NZTA cancelled, discontinued, or declined to award since 1 January 2024, and on what dates?

Hon Chris Bishop: Since 1 January 2024, NZTA has cancelled, discontinued, or declined to award the following tenders relating to Roads of National Significance: • East West Link – NZTA commenced market engagement, including an Expression of Interest, for consenting and route protection professional services. No contract was subsequently awarded following the decision to pause the project. • Hamilton Southern Links – NZTA commenced a procurement process, including an Expression of Interest, to support progression of the project through its next phase of design, consenting and pre-implementation activities. No contract was subsequently awarded following the decision to pause the project.