Tag: rail
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Green Party Unveils Transport Plan to Combat Fossil Fuel Crisis
Green Party promises free fares for children, students and Community Service Card holders, a $2 adult fare cap, mass rapid transit and new intercity rail to fight the fossil fuel crisis.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationEnvironmentClimate ChangeOther PartiesEnergySocial Issues Green PartyChlöe SwarbrickJulie Anne Genterpublic transportfossil fuel crisisrailElection
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Kaitaki Returns to Service as Peters Rejects 'Perfect Storm' Ferry Predictions
Rail Minister Winston Peters says Interislander will soon be back to a full fleet after Kaitaki's dry-dock, hitting 100% reliability this year despite predicted Cook Strait ferry chaos.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationGeneral PoliticsState Governments Winston PetersInterislanderKaitakiCook StraitNew Zealand GovernmentRailFerry
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Auckland's City Rail Link Opens After 150 Years of Planning
Transport Minister Chris Bishop hails the City Rail Link opening as the moment Auckland "grew up", crediting generations of tunnellers and workers who finally delivered a rail line through the city centre.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopNew Zealand GovernmentTransportRailInfrastructure
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Government Launches Competitive Tender to Deliver Cost-Effective Marsden Point Rail Link
Rt Hon Winston Peters announced a competitive tender for the Marsden Point Rail Link, aiming to cut costs. He highlighted KiwiRail's success and the vital role of rail in New Zealand's freight system and port connectivity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTradeTransportationGeneral PoliticsState Governments RailMarsden Point Rail LinkKiwiRailFreightInfrastructureNorthportNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Commits Over $1.18 Billion to Fully Fund Rail Infrastructure
New Zealand's government commits over $1.18 billion to fully fund KiwiRail's 2027-2030 network investments and critical metropolitan rail renewals, aiming for improved reliability and resilience across the national network.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyTransportation RailInfrastructureKiwiRailGovernment FundingTransportMetropolitan RailNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Grapples with Transport Future, Climate Risks, and Energy Transition
New Zealand faces critical decisions on transport infrastructure, climate change adaptation, and renewable energy, as Auckland plans its future transport and a historic passenger train journey sparks debate.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentTransportationClimate ChangeEnergyGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation AucklandTransportRailRoad SafetySolar EnergyUrban Planning