Chris Bishop warns of challenges funding road programme

Wednesday 19 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Nov 2025, 2:38pm

In this story NZME, Chris Bishop

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has noted difficulties in funding the Government's $56 billion Roads of National Significance programme. He indicated that meeting these costs would require a petrol tax increase of nearly 50 cents per litre. Bishop also warned that some road projects may face long delivery times.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 19 Nov 2025, 1:40pm

   ‘Hard choices lie ahead’ - Chris Bishop warns of ‘challenges’ with $56b Roads of National Significance (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostWed 19 Nov 2025, 2:38pm

   Transport Minister Chris Bishop says funding $56 billion in roads a 'challenge' (opens in new tab)