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Puhoi Decision Hailed As “Victory For Logic & Common Sense”
The Government upgrade of SHIU from Puhoi to Warkworth is being called “a victory for logic and common sense.” Rodney’s mayor Penny Webster today...
No Chance Now of CBD Rail Loop, Says Labour
Labour claims an inner city rail loop is now on hold because of today’s decision to spend $1.4 billion on fast tracking the Puhoi to Wellsfield stretch of SH1. Mt...
$1.4b Upgrade of SH1 Puhoi To Wellsford
A $1.4 billion strategic upgrade of State Highway 1 from Puhoi to Wellsford. The first stage from Puhoi to Warkworth will be complete within 9 years. NZTA says the...
Transport Minister Goes Back To Class
Steven Joyce has had another troubleshooting role added to his portfolio. The prime minister John Key has added tertiary education minister to Mr Joyce’s transport...
Christchurch Southern Motorway Work To Start
Now it’s Christchurch’s turn to get a motorway injection. This morning, the transport minister turned the first sod on the Christchurch Southern Motorway stage...
Transport Minister: Get Over Road versus Rail Debate
The transport minister today called on the public to “get past” the road versus rail debate. Opening the new Newmarket train station this afternoon, Steven Joyce...
Govt Has Second Thoughts On Compulsory Third Party Insurance
The government is considering compulsory third party insurance for motorists but it may be having second thoughts. It’s discovered that 92.4% of New Zealanders...
Drivers Licence Age Announcement Next Month
The government is expected to announce an increase in the drivers licence age in a few weeks and there’s speculation it will raised to a minimum of 17. Changes...
Single Resouce Consent Hearing for SH20 Project
Auckland Business Forum chairman Michael Barnett, expects a government announcement to enable a single resource consent hearing to ensure construction on the Waterview...
Minister: SH20 Plan Had “No Easy Options”
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says he’s pleased yesterday’s announcement about the SH20 final alignment means those in the community now have more certainty...
SH20 Plan Changed: Tunnel Longer & Deeper, Fewer Houses Needed (+ Map)
Final alignment changes have been made to the SH20 plan: The route has been shortened The tunnelled section will be deeper and longer Fewer homes will be demolished...
Truckies Get Simpler Road User Charge System
TRUCKIES: Not one of his better days It’s a big deal for trucking companies. The Government’s introducing a simplified, more modern system for recording and...
Steven: May Not Be Tunnel, Present Bridge Safe
Steven Joyce says he has not yet formed a view on whether a tunnel or a bridge is most appropriate for Auckland’s next crossing. NZTA today revealed it favours...
Steven Still “Yes Maybe” On CBD Tunnel
Now that Santa Steven has given us the early Christmas present of electric train funding, what are our chances of getting a CBD tunnel loop thrown in as a little...
At Last: Steven’s Electrification Funding Announced
Transport Minister, Steven Joyce, has just announced his funding decision for Auckland’s rail electrification, which have got Cabinet approval. Kiwirail's...
Transport Minister Rates His 1st Year
One year on, Transport Minister Steven Joyce, says he feels he’s starting to make some real gains by having “reprioritised the transport spend to ensure productivity...
Govt Move To Enable More Tolls, Private Transport Partnerships
As expected, the government is moving to involve more private partnership deals in transport - and to be able to have more toll roads. Transport Minister Steven...
We Need A Rail Service, Not Future Monuments To City Officials
Looking at the hideous “ruins” of Aotea Square as it undergoes a major multimillion dollar patch up redevelopment, I’m reminded of the small...
Minister Gets Cuddly About Public Transport
The transport minister is confident the first signs of our electric rail will still appear in 2013. And he is being more conciliatory about public transport. He...
Riders On the Storm: The Doors Fail,A Brake-down, Commuters Thrown To The Wet
Tonight’s westbound 4.48pm service had to be “terminated” at Kingsland after a door failure and a subsequent discovery of a brake issue. More proof...
Cabinet Decides Metro Rail Ownership & Operating Model
Cabinet today approved a new ownership and operating model for metro commuter rail services in Auckland and Wellington. While KiwiRail owns the trains, it is not...
More Great News For Motorway Fans
More great news for Auckland for motorway users. The transport minister and Auckland mayor this morning held a celebration for the official start to construction...
Santa Comes Early To Those Who Drive
Christmas has come early for some residents of Napier and Gisborne. I notice that work towards the realignment of the Matahorua Gorge between Napier and Gisborne...
Fuel for thought
Today we might have inched closer to the electric trains we so need. The Government’s 3c national fuel tax comes into effect although – more the pity -...
ARC’s Mike Lee Turns Up Heat On Minister Over Electric Rail
ARC chairman Mike Lee is turning up the heart on transport minister Steven Joyce over the electric train issue. He has loaded up a courier van with plans and strategy...
