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RWC Bill “Promotes Binge Drinking”
A Maori Party MP told parliament today he’s worried that the RugbyWorld Cup legislation going through the house does nothing about “our alcohol binge-drinking...
NZ Tidy Up For RWC 2011
The Government is pushing for a tidy country for when the RWC 2011 happens. It wants plenty of recycling bins in public places in time for the Tournament. The environment...
Photos: Inside Eden Park
Here’s Alex K”s look at inside Eden Park, which was officially opened today with a chance for the public to wander around. The new Entrance A off Walters...
A New Eden
What do you think of the new multi-million dollar Eden Park revamp, three years in the making? Alex K comes away pleasantly surprised. I have to admit I was sceptical...
Brown, Key Open Eden Park
John Key today opened the new-look Eden Park and predicted that in a year’s time “the All Blacks will trounce one of those other teams and Sir Richie...
Video: Eden Park’s South Stand
Here’s video of what it will be like sitting in Eden Park’s new South Stand to watch rugby from now on, including next years RWC 2011 matches. During...
Safe To Cross
At last.. it’s almost safe to cross Sandringham Rd to get to or from the Kingsland railway station. The long-awaited long -promised traffic lights are being...
Busy Events Weekend - PT Deals
A busy weekend for public transport this weekend with several popular events happening. There will be extra trains to Eden Park for Sunday’s open day. The...
Dodgy Cabs Fined
Heavy fines have been imposed on the director of three Auckland taxi companies who allowed some of his drivers to operate taxis without the correct passenger service...
Eden Park Opens Sunday
Additional trains to Kingsland will run on Sunday for Eden Park’s opening which happens from 10am. At 11am Prime minister John Key and sports minister Murray...
Oz Gets Eden Park Goalposts?
They’ve stood at Eden Park since 1960. They’ve seen off the Lions, the Springboks and the Welsh, but this time they may have succumbed to the Aussies. The...
Clock Ticking For RWC2011
As you come out of Britomart from just after 7pm tonight, you’ll see an expensive new clock. Auckland City tonight unveils its $120,000 RWC 2011 countdown...
Lee: Eden Park Right Place
ARC Chair Mike Lee tonight defended his council’s insistence that the RWC matches should be held at Eden Park, not at a waterfront stadium, as proposed by...
Videos: Kingsland Latest
Kingsland’s platforms are being extended in time for the tri-Nations Springboks clash on July 10. Here’s how the work looks from high: Go to PHOTOS...
Photos: Pressure On Kingsland
The pressure is on at the Kingsland train station. Advertising has begun for rugby tickets for the Eden Park match against South Africa as it begins the defence...
The Trams Are Back!
Another legacy the ARC and especially chair Mike Lee leaves for Auckland. The electric trams are back after 50 years -on the Auckland waterfront. The project’s...
Kingsland Crossing Coming
The next stage of work around Eden Park for the RWC 2011 starts on Monday. It’s work to upgrade Sandringham Road to “improve public transport and traffic...
Almost Over PT!
As often stated here, public transport only wins hearts when it is reliable. We can’t expect a perfect 100% run - road works and accidents hold up...
RWC Transport Plan
Public transport is going to be the key to get people to the big RWC 2011 matches at Eden Park. There will be nine 6-car trains lined up to transport fans from Kingsland...
Queens Sheds Staying Now?
The ARC and New Zealand Historic Places Trust now say they’re are working together to “ensure Queens Wharf’s historical significance is protected and...
Key Wynyard Marine Site Up For Grabs
There has been strong interest in a key marine site in Wynyard Quarter, which is currently open for expressions of interest. The concept plans include a 12 storey...
(Video) McCully: Make RWC Great
Rugby World Cup Murray McCully this afternoon says he wants “good long term decisions” made about Queens Wharf. Speaking at the opening of Queens Wharf...
(Video) Public Flock To Queens
A steady stream of people arrived at Queens Wharf this afternoon and for once, were able to march right in through the red gates. With ARC Chair Mike Lee declaring...
(Videos) Ugly Old Sheds?
Those sheds. During this afternoon’s open day at Auckland’s Queens Wharf, it was the main talking point. Overheard views were mixed, but those campaigning...
Video Inside Queens Shed
Here is what it looks like inside the Queens wharf shed
