35235 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister for Rail

Written Question

Published date: 19 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35235 (2026)
Question asked:	05 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Minister for Rail
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	16 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35235_2026
Document guid:	1c29816f-ee26-4155-a033-439ed37c028e

35235 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister for Rail: Did any procurement decisions relating to the ferry replacement programme not comply with government procurement rules ; if so, which decisions?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: We understand Ferry Holdings proactively commenced a review into its procurement practices in May 2026, and this is ongoing. We will be updated in due course.