Tag: transport
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All Aboard Aotearoa's 'Better Moves' Report Claims $111 Billion Savings From Cutting Car Dependence
All Aboard Aotearoa's Better Moves report proposes half of journeys by bike, bus, foot or train, cutting emissions and saving $111 billion by 2075.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeTransportationEnergy All Aboard AotearoaBetter MovesTim AdriaansenNew Zealand transportclimate pollutionelectric vehiclescar shareAucklandTransport
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Who Decided Auckland's Volcanic Viewshafts? Calls Grow to Reconsider 1970s Rules
Auckland's volcanic viewshafts, created by a handful of planners in the 1970s without mana whenua input, face renewed scrutiny as Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei signals openness to a review.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Auckland volcanic viewshaftsNgāti Whātua ŌrākeiPlan Change 120Viewshaft E10MaungaAuckland CouncilUrban planningAucklandTransport
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Eden Park, Auckland Transport Trade Blame After All Blacks Test Train Delays
Fans booed passing trains and queued up to 40 minutes after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies, as Eden Park and Auckland Transport blamed each other for the failure.
TransportationMediaSportGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Eden ParkAuckland TransportKingsland railway stationNick SautnerMark LambertCity Rail LinkAll BlacksAucklandTransport
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Auckland-Coromandel Ferry Returns October 23 as Council Warns of $5b Unfunded Growth
Explore Group resumes the seasonal service with daily sailings from November 27, while Auckland Council modelling forecasts up to 38,000 extra homes under Plan Change 120 and councillors warn of up to 50,000 unplanned dwellings.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationReal EstateEnvironmentElectionState GovernmentsBusinessScience & Technology AucklandCoromandel ferryPlan Change 120Mill RoadAuckland Councilspeed limitsMilldale NorthTransportAuckland-Coromandel ferryExplore GroupWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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Greater Auckland Revives Critique of $2 Billion Mill Road Corridor Project
Greater Auckland republishes its 2018 critique of the Mill Road corridor, questioning the cost, cycle design and bus plans of the proposed expressway as the project returns to the campaign trail.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationInfrastructureEnvironmentElection Mill Road corridorGreater AucklandAuckland TransportNew Zealand Upgrade ProgrammeTakaaniniPukekoheTransport for Future Urban GrowthAucklandTransport
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Book Review: Rethinking Parking Calls for an Outcome-Based Approach to Car Parking
Transport adviser George Weeks reviews David Mepham's Rethinking Parking, which argues car parking shapes urban outcomes and should be managed deliberately as cities densify.
BusinessMediaTransportationReal EstateEnvironmentSocial Issues Rethinking ParkingDavid MephamGeorge Weekscar parking policyurban designAucklandbook reviewTransport
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$5m Government Funding to Replace Century-Old Waikato Bridge
The Piraunui Stream Bridge on State Highway 26 will be replaced with $5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with design work due to start within six months.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationFederal GovernmentEconomyInfrastructure Piraunui Stream BridgeState Highway 26WaikatoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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Transport Takes Centre Stage as Parties Pitch Rival Visions for Auckland
National promises $1.75bn for Mill Road Stage 1 while the Greens unveil a $21bn public transport package, as Greater Auckland questions which plans actually meet the city's needs.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationElectionGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentSocial Issues Mill RoadAuckland transportNew Zealand election 2026Green Party transport policyNational PartyWayne BrownCity Rail LinkAucklandTransport
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Auckland Rail Hits One Million Trips in Two Weeks as City Rail Link Opens
More than a million train rides recorded in the first two weeks of Auckland's City Rail Link, with West Auckland trips up almost 173 per cent and new road rules now in force.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownAuckland Transportpublic transportTrains TaranakiTransport
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Auckland Narrows Congestion Charging to Three Options, With 2030 Start Possible
Auckland Council considers three congestion charging options — a city centre cordon, an expanded city fringe cordon, and core motorways plus city centre — with public consultation due mid-November.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues Auckland congestion chargingAuckland TransportCity Centre CordonCity Fringe CordonCity Rail Linkpublic transportAucklandTransport
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Transport borrowing will come back to bite: NZTA's bullet loans push $1.4b in debt repayments into the future
Changes to how NZTA repays debt under the final GPS 2024 backloaded repayments, freeing short-term funding but creating large future spikes in the National Land Transport Fund.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEconomyFederal GovernmentElection NZTANational Land Transport FundGovernment Policy Statement on Land Transportbullet loansSimeon BrownRoads of National SignificancePre-election Economic and Fiscal UpdateAucklandTransport
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Transit Advocate's Christmas Wish List: Ten Public Transport Priorities for Aotearoa
Darren Davis lists ten public transport wishes for New Zealand, from Lower South Island trains and West Coast services to making Te Huia permanent and building the Marsden Point Rail Link.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationElectionEnvironment Darren Davispublic transportTe HuiaMarsden Point Rail LinkCity Rail LinkGreater AucklandAucklandTransport
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Motu Move Ticketing Launches in Canterbury as Auckland Councillors Push Back on Fast-Track Housing
National ticketing system Motu Move fully launches in Canterbury, Auckland leaders draft a bill to remove greenfield housing from fast-track laws, and City Rail Link searches surge.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustraliaUSAState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyEurope Motu MoveNational Ticketing SolutionChris BishopCanterburyAucklandCity Rail Linkfast-track legislationTransport
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Auckland Transport Opens Consultation on Inner West Level Crossing Removal Options
Auckland Transport is consulting on detailed options to remove four Inner West level crossings on the Western Line, with feedback open until Monday 28 September.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationInfrastructureEnvironmentAuckland Auckland TransportCity Rail LinkWestern Linelevel crossing removalInner WestMorningsidepublic consultationTransport
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Auckland's City Rail Link Smashes Rail Patronage Record in First Week
Auckland's City Rail Link recorded 528,007 train boardings in its first week, beating the previous seven-day record by more than 23,000 and lifting patronage around 62 per cent.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEconomyState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownAuckland TransportTe Waihorotiupublic transportTransport
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All Aboard Aotearoa to Launch 'Better Moves' Transport Model, Arguing Driving Less Beats Electrifying Alone
Charity All Aboard Aotearoa says shifting away from car dependency could avoid hundreds of billions in vehicle costs over 50 years, as it prepares to launch its Better Moves transport model in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyTransportationSocial Issues All Aboard AotearoaBetter MovesTim Adriaansenmode shiftelectric vehiclesAotearoa New ZealandTāmaki MakaurauAucklandTransport
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Auckland's City Rail Link Opens to Soaring Ridership as New Road Rules Loom
Auckland's new City Rail Link drew over 92,000 boardings on its first Monday, with estimated ridership up 40-60% as New Zealand prepares lane-use rule changes from 1 October.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEnvironmentJapanIndiaUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyClimate ChangeSocial IssuesLegal City Rail LinkAuckland TransportWaka Kotahi NZ Transport AgencyAuckland CouncilBuilding Research Levy Actroad rulesJapan speed limitsAucklandTransport
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City Rail Link Opens in Auckland, Hailed as a Civic Coming of Age
Auckland's City Rail Link opens after a journey over 100 years in the making, with new stations Te Waihorotiu and Karanga-a-Hape drawing huge crowds and praise for former mayor Len Brown.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues City Rail LinkAucklandLen BrownTe WaihorotiuKaranga-a-HapeAuckland Rapid TransitPublic TransportTransport
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New Zealand Scraps Red Tape on Hospitality Ride Services
New Zealand ministers David Seymour and Chris Bishop announce rule changes so hospitality venues can charge for customer rides home without being treated as taxi services.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsRegulationEmployment and LaborSocial Issues David SeymourChris BishopNew Zealand GovernmentHospitality Sector ReviewMinistry for RegulationTransportRMA Reform
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$3.5m to Replace 140-Year-Old Albert Burn Bridge on SH6
Regional Infrastructure Fund provides $3.5 million to replace Otago's 140-year-old Albert Burn Bridge on State Highway 6, with design work due within six months and construction expected in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentInfrastructureFederal Government Albert Burn BridgeState Highway 6OtagoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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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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Simon Bridges Discusses City Rail Link Origins in New Interview
Former Transport Minister Simon Bridges shares insights into the origins of Auckland's City Rail Link in a new interview. This marks the second in a series exploring the project's development during its opening week.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Simon BridgesCity Rail LinkAucklandTransportWaka KotahiNational PartyInterview
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Auckland Debates Billions in Transport Costs and Urban Development Strategies
Mayor Wayne Brown calls for the cancellation of the costly Warkworth to Te Hana PPP, while Auckland debates new bridge concepts, congestion pricing, and the effectiveness of urban planning and traffic calming measures.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationEnvironmentEducationElection AucklandTransportInfrastructureUrban PlanningCongestion PricingWarkworth to Te HanaTraffic Calming
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Auckland Transport Seeks Feedback on Western Line Level Crossing Upgrades for Enhanced Rail Service
Auckland Transport seeks public feedback on Western Line rail level crossing options to enable more frequent trains after City Rail Link opens. Solutions range from closures to bridges, balancing cost, connectivity, and urban impact.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEconomyState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUrban Development Auckland TransportCity Rail LinkWestern LineLevel CrossingsPublic ConsultationInfrastructureAucklandTransport
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Auckland Unveils New 30-Year Motorway Strategic Plan
Waka Kotahi/NZTA's Auckland Motorway Strategic Plan, endorsed by Minister Bishop and Mayor Brown, outlines a 30-year vision to optimize existing motorways, increase targeted capacity, and improve wider transport systems for a growing Auckland.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEconomyTransportation AucklandMotorwayStrategic PlanTransportChris BishopWayne BrownWaka Kotahi/NZTA
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Warkworth to Te Hana Expressway Project Estimated to Cost Over $9 Billion
New details reveal New Zealand's Warkworth to Te Hana expressway PPP could cost over $9 billion, consuming up to 10% of transport funding. Critics highlight higher private financing costs and lack of transparency.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationFederal GovernmentElection WarkworthTe HanaExpresswayPublic Private PartnershipNational Land Transport FundInfrastructureAucklandTransport
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Political Pledges to Freeze Fuel Taxes Threaten New Zealand's Transport Future
Major parties' promises to halt fuel tax and road user charge increases contradict the National Infrastructure Plan, potentially creating a $13-15 billion funding shortfall for essential transport services over the next decade.
Fuel taxRoad user chargesNational Infrastructure PlanTransport fundingNicola WillisChris HipkinsInfrastructureAucklandTransport
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Major Parties' Fuel Tax Freeze Threatens New Zealand's Transport Future
Both major parties have committed to freezing fuel taxes and road user charges, creating a projected $13-15 billion fiscal hole and contradicting the National Infrastructure Plan's call for user-funded transport.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyNational PartyLabour PartyTransportationElection Fuel taxRoad user chargesTransport fundingNational Infrastructure PlanGovernment policyInfrastructure CommissionAucklandTransport
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Auckland Navigates Urban Growth Amid Policy Clashes and Infrastructure Milestones
Auckland faces urban challenges with congestion pricing debates, ongoing harbour crossing studies, and the imminent CRL opening. Local government clashes with central policy on rates caps and tourism tax, while speed limits and active transport initiatives progress.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationEnvironmentClimate Change AucklandCity Rail LinkCongestion PricingWaitematā Harbour CrossingLocal GovernmentUrban PlanningPublic TransportTransport
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Auckland's Harbour Crossing Saga Continues Amidst Decades of Proposals and Soaring Costs
Auckland faces renewed efforts to plan a Waitematā Harbour crossing, revisiting decades of proposals and over $106 million in consultant fees, as public transport solutions gain traction and new bridge concepts emerge.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaTransportationEconomyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues AucklandWaitematā HarbourHarbour CrossingInfrastructureUrban PlanningTransport