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Treasurys warnings on Auckland light rail: Diluted accountability, risk of further delay 5 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read Focus Live: The Government is getting light rail back on track by involving Aucklanders in a six-month process to come up with a city-shaping project. Focus Live: The Government is getting light rail back on track by involving Aucklanders in a six-month process to come up with a city-shaping project. Derek Cheng is a political reporter for the New Zealand Heraldderek.c...

Sasha Borissenko: Which MPs own the most property - part 2 4 Apr, 2021 03:00 AM 8 minutes to read Finance Minister Grant Robertson and PM Jacinda Ardern defend criticism from Judith Collins over bright-line test changes. Video / Mark Mitchell Finance Minister Grant Robertson and PM Jacinda Ardern defend criticism from Judith Collins over bright-line test changes. Video / Mark Mitchell NZ Herald COMMENT: In light of the Governments recent housing announcement last week I canvassed our MPs prope...

This type of residential development is very different to what Kiwis have traditionally seen in the suburbs. But, thanks to Auckland’s Unitary Plan and the push for densification, it’s a trend which has taken off - and is set to grow further. Colliers residential national director Pete Evans says his firm’s data highlights how entrenched the trend now is, as well as how that has altered Auckland’s apartment market overall. Back in 2005-2007 about 80 per cent of the apartment market ...

Mixed reactions to Auckland light rail announcement Mixed reactions to Auckland light rail announcement Friday, April 2, 2021 RNZ The governments latest plan to get Aucklands light rail project back on track has received mixed reviews from some of those who will be affected by it. Transport Minister Michael Wood announced on Wednesday plans to establish a new working group to come up with a business case for the project. It will have six months to provide the government with i...

Wood admitted the Ministry of Transport’s doomed twin track process, which involved competing bids from the NZTA and the NZ Super Fund-led NZ Infra proposal, was flawed. “It shut Aucklanders out of the process,” Wood said. “But today I’m drawing a line under it and including Auckland from the get go.” STUFF Transport Minister Michael Wood admits Aucklanders were left out of previous consultations over light rail through the city, and announced new engagement processes. Karen Wils...

Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Detective says a former top suspect was not near the tavern in crucial hours before homicide 16 Mar, 2021 05:04 AM 5 minutes to read Police recreation of Red Fox Tavern in 1987. Video / Supplied A detective who investigated the infamous Red Fox Tavern cold case has told a jury a man who once was a top suspect did not have the window of opportunity to commit the crime. Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Hayward has been cross-examined in a High Court trial about the p...

Critically filthy: Four Auckland eateries revealed as citys latest dirty restaurants Newshub 14/03/2021 © Supplied Three E-grade eateries had cockroach infestations. The latest of Aucklands filthiest restaurants have been revealed in a shocking list detailing dirt and infestations. Four restaurants received E grades and 24 received D grades from Auckland Council between December 1 and March 9 for failing to have their outlets up to scratch. Lan Xiang Restaurant in Newmarket received an E g...

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The 2021-2031 Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) is designed to help the city meet the challenges of climate change and housing. Transport Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the ATAP largely reflected and built upon the $28 billion 2018 package, with $600 million more than previous package for walking and cycling initiatives, plus $500 million more for buses and ferries. The project is focused on encouraging a shift ...

Friday, 12 March 2021, 11:42 am   The Government and Auckland Council are building on their record transport investment to help Auckland meet the long-term challenges of climate change and housing, Transport Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff announced today. The Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) 2021-31 package invests $31 billion into critical transport infrastructure and services across Auckland. ATAP largely reflects and builds upon the $28 billion 2018 package, w...

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