'Previous Governments let it rot': Peters trumpets $1b Budget funding for rail

Winston Peters says it's about putting rail assets to work once again.

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Home / New Zealand / PoliticsEthan ManeraWellington Reporter·NZ Herald·28 May, 2026 05:11 AM3 mins to read‌Katie Bradford's top takeaways of the Budget 2026, says "there's no big surprises." Video / NZ HeraldTo follow the latest Budget coverage, click here for our live blog.The Government has committed more than a billion dollars to the country’s rail network.The Government’s Budget released today details $1,075,000 for KiwiRail’s planned network investments between 2027-2030.

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'Previous Governments let it rot': Peters trumpets $1b Budget funding for rail

'Previous Governments let it rot': Peters trumpets $1b Budget funding for rail

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