Winston Peters opposes new business case for second Waitematā Harbour crossing

Tuesday 18 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 18 Aug, 11:04am

In this story Labour Party, Winston Peters, NZ First, Chris Bishop

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has criticised the Government's decision to fund another business case for a second Auckland Harbour crossing, calling it a waste of money. Transport Minister Chris Bishop is defending the move, noting that over $106 million has already been spent on consultants and contractors.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldTue 18 Aug, 8:00am

   Second Waitematā Harbour crossing: NZ First leader is against latest Government plan (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 18 Aug, 9:48am

   Winston breaks Cabinet ranks over ‘gross waste of money’ on harbour crossing (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 18 Aug, 11:04am

   Transport Minister defends yet another harbour crossing report (opens in new tab)

   • Peters calls harbour crossing report a gross waste of money (opens in new tab) Tue 18 Aug, 11:04am