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Transport Minister tries to block official information request

Transport Minister Simon Bridges has been caught trying to block an official information request for details about a proposed new $50 million Auckland railway line.

ansport Minister Simon Bridges refused to be interviewed but said his office had only offered a view on the proposed release of information. Photo: VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters tabled an email trail in Parliament yesterday showing that Mr Bridges’ office repeatedly urged KiwiRail last week not to release a business case on Auckland’s proposed third main railway track.

 

READ MORE: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/332428/transport-minister-tries-to-block-official-information-request

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