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Northland Corridor NZTA Update

Here is link to the latest NZTA/Waka Kotahi newsletter about the Northland Corridor.

Alternative to Brynderwyns

Meetings with affected owners now completed. NZTA in the final stages of refining the preferred route.  Expect to provide confirmation of impact for landowners by mid-March 2026.  NZTA on track to lodge the Notice of Requirement and all statutory approvals by mid-2026.  This is the priority part of the corridor.

 

Warkworth to Te Hana

NZTA will be moving into the negotiation stage after the evaluation of proposals is complete at the end of March 2026, with the contract expected to be awarded by end of July 2026.  The successful PPP  (Public Private Partnership) consortium is expected to start detailed design and early construction works by the end of 2026.

 

Waipu to Whangarei

For landowners between Waipū and Whangārei in the preferred route, there is another letter on the way in the next 2 weeks with an invitation to book an individual meeting with the project team. These meetings will take place between April – July 2026. Meetings will be held at a local venue in Whangārei, Ruakākā or Waipū or online.

 

All costs

A reminder that NZTA pays all costs and fees associated with the land acquisition process.  So affected owners should get advice now.

 

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ABC Australia – “Lateline” on Christchurch Earthquake and delays

Here is a link to the ABC Australia show “Lateline” and its piece from 16 February 2016 about the delays in the rebuilding of Christchurch.  It contains interesting comments about IAG and its performance.  Below are 2 quotes from IAG that are interesting.

 

RENEE WALKER, IAG: We work with our customers. It’s always a negotiation, so they’ll be presented with a cash settlement offer and then is a negotiation. We’re not in the practice of forcing cash settlement. So there is always a conversation.

RENEE WALKER: We think and we maintain that we are settling our claims at a reasonable rate. And we would like to work with our clients to make sure that we get an outcome that’s fair for both parties.

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