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4 November 2021 Dear Minister of Transport, the Honorable Michael Wood We, the undersigned, write to you highlighting our concerns regarding insufficien

The government will soon be making a decision on light rail (if they haven’t already). If you’ve read our previous posts on the topic you’ll know we think surfa

The convenience of being able to work while travelling is one thing, arriving fresher is another. For those taking Te Huia right through to central Auckland, co

Dame Kerry Prendergast: When I was Mayor of Wellington from 2001-2010 our transport planning for 2040, and beyond, was based on the pressure points in the curre

Wellington will trial fare-free or heavily discounted public transport on weekends next March. The one-month trial, which is likely to apply to all bus and tra

The argument for using public transport is simple – when it’s quick, affordable, safe and reliable. In this world, the start and end points of each trip would b

It can be exhausting to have an interest in public transport, active transport, or urbanism in New Zealand. The current government approved light rail for Auckl

Dr André Brett is a historian, researcher and writer talks about the gradual shrinking on New Zealand's national rail network.

The Hutt Valley’s big sections and flat land make it the perfect canvas to execute new housing intensification plans, but holes are already being poked in the l

Climate organisations are criticising the Government for approving an expansion to State Highway 1 under Covid-19 legislation, saying the move goes against its