36280 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister for Rail

Written Question

Published date: 27 Aug 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36280 (2026)
Question asked:	12 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Minister for Rail
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	23 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36280_2026
Document guid:	01e8420c-ba63-4744-a0b9-d7e775a5e4de

36280 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister for Rail: When does he expect eight trains per hour to operate south of Wiri station, and what advice, if any, has he received on that timeframe?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: In the fullness of time, following confirmation by the relevant safety case holders.