50089 (2025). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport

50089 (2025). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: When will NZTA release its proposed route options for the Waipu to Whangārei section of the four-lane highway, and what consultation process will be followed with affected landowners and communities, if any?

Hon Chris Bishop: On 20 October 2025 I announced the preferred route for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway (including an alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills) and Port Marsden Highway to Whangarei sections of the Northland Corridor. NZTA has advised me they will now contact all potentially impacted landowners to discuss the next steps in the coming weeks. Due to the size and scale of this part of the corridor from Te Hana to Whangārei, NZTA will be engaging in individual meetings with landowners in stages, beginning with the Alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills section. NZTA has a wide range of channels to keep interested parties and the community up to date with project progress including e-newsletters, social media posts, website and media releases.