If we assume Stage 2 & 3 of the Northland Expressway cost $18billion... signing a Public Private Partnership as planned approx 3x the cost ($54b over 35 years)

Meaning annual payments would be about $1.5b, five times the $300m per year for WW to Te Hana.

Total $1.8b, each year, for 35 years.

April 02, 2026 - 01:03 UTC

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For comparison NZTA's allocated contribution to public transport operations across the entire county was $615million in 2025/26

So you would be spending three times that for annual payments on ONE road...
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Anyways, roads totally pay for themselves and gold plated state highways are clearly something self described 'fiscally responsible' politicians should build
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