Auckland Transport/Supplied An artist's impression of the $1.4 billion Eastern Busway which was expected to be completed in 2025. “For just a shadow less than it would cost to build the $867 million Pakuranga to Botany stage of the Eastern Busway, the Government has chosen to throw money at a vanity project that will do little to get commuters out of gridlock or address our productivity challenges,” he said. “Our communities out east remain woefully under-served by public transport options connecting them to greater Auckland.” In a statement, Wood agreed east Auckland has been waiting too long for modern, reliable public transport, and said that is why the Government has supported the busway project.