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Free PT for under 25's but they want more

transportwq

1 Jun 2023

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Free PT for under 25's but they want more

The new budget offers 5-12 year olds free public transport and anyone under 25 50% off fares. But what do young people really want to see? A global study is looking at just that. Research has shown that scrapping youth fares ha...

Sanford processing plant to close?

transportwq

26 May 2023

1

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Sanford processing plant to close?

Sanford has agreed to sell much its fishing quota to Moana, for at least 10 years. Sanford would retain ownership of the quota. The Sanford processing plant in Auckland would also be closed. Sanford had considered building a new m...

Your Waterfront News!

transportwq

10 May 2023

1

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Your Waterfront News!

Click the link below to read the new Waterfront News! It covers things such as: information on the New SeaLink development, the Reopening of the Viaduct Events Centre and 'whats on' this month....

Heavy rain - what have learnt?

transportwq

9 May 2023

1

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Heavy rain - what have learnt?

Heavy rain caused chaos yesterday in Auckland. Greater Auckland looks at what lessons have we learnt from the floods in January, who got home quickest and what should we be doing next. Read the full article in the link below....

Carpooling  and bike hubs read more here

transportwq

9 May 2023

1

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Carpooling and bike hubs read more here

In the latest update find out more about how carpooling might work for you if driving is your only option. Check out the carpooling guidelines below. New Bike hubs are opening at Waiheke and Mount Roskill in June and check out A...

New Penlink will be toll road

transportwq

2 May 2023

1

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New Penlink will be toll road

Due to open in 2026 the new Penlink connection will be a toll road. Users will pay $4 at peak times and $3 off peak. There are currently only around 10,000 homes and about 28,000 people on the Peninsula that might benefit the mo...

Could bike ferries be a solution?

transportwq

1 May 2023

1

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Could bike ferries be a solution?

Hauraki Express, a water-taxi business has told Auckland Council it would like to operate bike ferries across the Waitematā harbour from next year. Each ferry (powered by electric motors) could carry 24 cyclists, with fares rangi...

Mayor launches public consultation on new transport plan

transportwq

1 May 2023

1

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Mayor launches public consultation on new transport plan

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is encouraging Aucklanders to have their say on which projects should be prioritised for funding in the region’s new integrated transport plan. There is an online feedback form and consultation closes ...

SeaLink redevelopment underway

transportwq

27 Apr 2023

1

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SeaLink redevelopment underway

SeaLink have signed an 80 year lease on their current site on Hamer Street. This month work has started on new terminal and office buildings. The site will continue to operate throughout the build with works due to be completed ...

New public space for old Tank Farm

transportwq

27 Apr 2023

1

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New public space for old Tank Farm

This 10-hectare site will feature mixed-use and sustainable development, with half being transformed into a public park. Auckland’s unique Māori identity will be woven into the fabric of the area. A plan, named Te Ara Tukutuku wi...

NZ needs more action on Climate Change

transportwq

27 Apr 2023

1

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NZ needs more action on Climate Change

The Climate Commission has made 19 recommendations , including building more electric vehicle charging points, better planning and funding for cycleways and public transport. Have your say by 20th June 2023 – see comments from N...

Autumn cycling & walking update

transportwq

27 Apr 2023

1

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Autumn cycling & walking update

Try the new free guided walks & bike rides. Check out the inclusive TryaCycle events – great for anyone with a disability who had previously been excluded from cycling, plus see the new shared path on the North Shore....

New CEO aims to "fix AT"

transportwq

24 Apr 2023

1

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New CEO aims to "fix AT"

Dean Kimpton, the new boss of Auckland Transport, talks to Simon Wilson (NZ Herald) about his new role and the challenges that lie ahead. KImpton says “If we’re going to deal with congestion on the roads, we have to have rapid, f...

Check out the latest update from Bike Auckland

transportwq

21 Apr 2023

1

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Check out the latest update from Bike Auckland

Lots in this update. Check out the launch of the TryaCycle at Silo Park this Sunday. If you have never had the opportunity to try cycling due to a disability, come along to Silo Park this Sunday 23 April from 11am. Have your say ...

Have your say on Waitematā Harbour Crossing options

transportwq

21 Apr 2023

1

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Have your say on Waitematā Harbour Crossing options

The feeedback on the proposals for a proposed new harbour crossing closes on 1st May. Details are on line and there are also some face to face events for your convenience. There is a simple online survey to help you have your sa...

AT’s updated Parking Strategy

transportwq

21 Apr 2023

1

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AT’s updated Parking Strategy

In 2021 AT started to refresh their 2015 Parking Strategy. As part of this process AT have connected with Local Boards, Māori, and the general public. They have taken on board feedback and made some changes. The AT Board has yet ...

Bike breakfast in Wynyard Quarter

transportwq

20 Apr 2023

1

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Bike breakfast in Wynyard Quarter

Come along and grab a coffee on us and chat to bike-minded people! First Thursday of the month at different locations. This month they will be meeting in Wynyard Quarter - Thursday 4th May 730am - 930am. Check out the Bike Aucklan...

Project Auckland - hear Auckland Mayors speech

transportwq

18 Apr 2023

1

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Project Auckland - hear Auckland Mayors speech

NZ Herald's Project Auckland's latest meeting saw Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown brief business leaders in one of his first public appearances since the floods and cyclone events. Click the link below to watch Wayne Browns presentati...

Jobs cuts looming for AT staff

transportwq

17 Apr 2023

1

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Jobs cuts looming for AT staff

About 150 jobs will be lost in a cost-cutting move at Auckland Transport (AT). The 2000 staff at council’s transport arm are being given details of the budget-crunching exercise which was flagged a fortnight earlier. Auckland C...

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