Good morning Colin, and thank you for your request.

Please note, we are declining your request under Section 9(2)(f)(iv) of the Act - i.e. Active Consideration.
The Business Case you refer to was provided to Ministers on 16 July 2025, and is currently under consideration for next steps, funding decisions etc.

This decision has been made in accordance with the OIA, as such you have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

Kind regards
Dave

Dave Allard  | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Colin Jones <[FOI #31707 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 6:41 pm
To: KiwiRail <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Marsden Point Spur Business Case

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Dear KiwiRail,
I am requesting a copy of the business case for the Marsden Point Spur that was reportedly delivered to ministers recently.

Yours faithfully,

Colin Jones

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