33732 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister for Rail

Written Question

Published date: 27 Jul 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33732 (2026)
Question asked:	27 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Minister for Rail
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_33732_2026
Document guid:	9173dfb8-cac3-48a9-9ac7-b7b4b3e01cf3

33732 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister for Rail: What is the current whole-of-programme cost estimate for the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme, broken down by ships, Wellington infrastructure, Picton infrastructure, KiwiRail road and rail works, and management and contingency, and how does each component compare with the equivalent figure published in November 2025?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Reply due: 05 Aug 2026