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More Electric Trains For Auck & Good Deal
Confirmation this afternoon that Auckland’s new electric train fleet will be 57 electric multiple units (or EMUs as they are known), which comprise three cars. This...
GPS Tilted To Highway Funding
The Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding was released today by Transport Minister Steven Joyce and predictably is weighted towards highway development...
Communities “Losers” In New Changes
The Government’s proposed changes to the Land Transport Management Act announced today will take decision making away from communities and give it to faceless...
Official Thinking Of Freight
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has said he listens to what the freight industry says and the Government would not respond to other lobby groups who wanted to...
Joyce Still Dismissive Of CBD Link
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has again poured cold water on plans for the CBD rail tunnel and even more so for North Shore rail. Speaking only weeks out from...
Big Changes To Wellington Rail
The Government, the Greater Wellington Regional Council and NZTA have agreed in principle a package deal that will complete the rebuild of Wellington commuter rail...
Wellington Re-Thinks Transport
First Auckland, now Wellington is “re-examining” its transport wish list following the Christchurch quake and the Government’s warning they’re...
Council Seeks More Transport Money
Auckland Council plans to tell the Transport Minister that Auckland’s transport system has suffered from under-investment over decades and Auckland’s contribution...
Joyce: Yes To CBD Loop
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today confirmed that the CBD loop and a third Auckland harbour crossing will be the next big transport projects for Auckland -...
Joyce Gets Another Question
Transport minister Steven Joyce faced more questioning in parliament this afternoon about the benefits of Auckland rail. Yesterday it was Greens co-leader Russel...
CBD Loop Not Yet On Agenda
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the CBD rail loop is not “off the government’s agenda” because it has never been “on the agenda.” He...
Airport Rail? Be Sensible!
Transport minister Steven Joyce warned today about thinking about any more Auckland rail projects coming through. Amid a predictable answer in parliament, the minister...
Politicians Blamed For Road Toll
“Misplaced investment priorities and a lack of political guts” are blamed today for why NZ has failed to make a dent in road toll figures in the last...
Onehunga Opening Details
An exciting PT September ahead - two big openings at Onehunga and New Lynn. Onehunga’s grand official opening will be on Saturday September 18. A steam...
Super Size Truck Hits Road
The transport minister’s dreams have come true. The first supersized truck allowed under the new transport regulations is hitting the road in Auckland. It...
Matangi Train Launch Sept 9
Want have a look inside Wellington’s new Matangi electric trains? You will need to be at the Wellington central rail station on Thursday September 9. There...
Brown Will Still Push Transport
Mayoral candidate, Manukau’s Len Brown says he’s not going to shut up about transport in Auckland. In a statement, he says he’ll continue to advocate...
Taxis Get Cameras
From next year, all taxis in our larger towns and cities will be fitted with security cameras in a move designed to enhance the safety of both taxi drivers and their...
Surprise At Drink Drive Decision
The Motor Trade Association says it’s surprised at today’s announcement that the Government is seeking a further two years of research to determine the benefits...
Kingsland Revamp Opens
All Blacks and local body officials arrived by train at the Kingsland train station this afternoon to talk up the RWC 2011. Rugby World Cup minister Murray McCully,...
$6.8m Waikato Expressway Boost
An $6.8m investigation and design contract was today awarded by NZTA to enable the progression of the crucial Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway. The investigation...
Greens Say Minister “Short Sighted”
The Greens say the transport minister ia making “short-sighted decisions that will harm the economy and hit Kiwis in the back pocket.” Mr Joyce hinted...
Videos: Steven Joyce - Good Transport Boosts Auckland, Keeps Young People In NZ
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says improving Auckland’s transport is good for Auckland’s economy. Transport Minister Steven Joyce addresses the opening...
Transport Minister Steven Joyce Opens Grafton Train Station - Photos
Transport Minister Steven Joyce this afternoon opened the new $3m Grafton train station, in Park Rd. After some brief speeches, he unveiled the plaque marking it...
Steven Joyce Defends Roading Money, Hints About KiwiRail Chair
Transport Minister Steven Joyce explained today why roading upgrades deserve so much money - for now. But in interesting wording, he seemed to suggest he...
