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Warkworth–Te Hana motorway hits financial closure, construction set 2027

9/1/2026

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced the public-private partnership for the Warkworth-to-Te Hana motorway reached financial closure.
The Crown is acquiring land under the Public Works Act 1981 for the expressway.
Spanish Acciona Concesiones SL and British Aberdeen Group plc will lease the land.
Design begins later this year.
Construction will start in late 2027.

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Story summary

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced the public-private partnership for the Warkworth-to-Te Hana motorway reached financial closure.
The Crown is acquiring land under the Public Works Act 1981 for the expressway.
Spanish Acciona Concesiones SL and British Aberdeen Group plc will lease the land.
Design begins later this year.
Construction will start in late 2027.