From Parliament

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38022 (2010). Gareth Hughes to the Minister of Transport (15 Dec 2010): Further to his answer to Question for Written Answer 34597 (2010), what form will Kiwirail’s consultation as to whether or not to close the Northland to Auckland rail line take?

Hon Steven Joyce (Minister of Transport) replied: I am informed by KiwiRail that its review of the North Auckland Line will follow largely the same process it has followed with the Stratford-Okahukura Line and the Napier Gisborne Line. This has involved meeting key stakeholders, explaining what is needed to make the line profitable, canvassing support among existing and potential customers and giving the community itself a role in finding an anchor customer or customers to underpin the future of the line.

38021 (2010). Gareth Hughes to the Minister of Transport (15 Dec 2010): Further to his answer to Question for Written Answer 34597 (2010), will Kiwirail’s consultation as to whether or not to close the Northland to Auckland rail line ask for submissions from the general public?

Hon Steven Joyce (Minister of Transport) replied: Yes.

38020 (2010). Gareth Hughes to the Minister of Transport (15 Dec 2010): Further to his answer to Question for Written Answer 34597 (2010), on what date will Kiwirail’s consultation as to whether or not to close the Northland to Auckland rail line begin?

Hon Steven Joyce (Minister of Transport) replied: KiwiRail intends to consult fully early in 2011 so that there can be good engagement through that year if required.