Our city suburbs were designed to protect people from air pollution – but they ended up doing the opposite. Despite advice that urban sprawl is bad for cities and the climate, we’re still building outwards. Olivia Wannan asks how ...

Auckland Light Rail (ALR) have announced they think light rail is the best solution for the City Centre to Mangere corridor. Greater Auckland takes and look at the rationale behind this decision. ALR have been busy engaging wi...

The Government has announced that Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 21 September. To learn more about Auckland Transports alert level 3 update and things to remember when moving around Auckland, click on t...

How do we redesign cities so we don't have to rely on cars to move about? By 2048 it is predicted that 44% of NZs total population will live in 3 cities. WSP takes a closer look at what this means and invites us to explore what ...

Latest newsletter includes: To the airport in 10 mins from the newly opened Puhunui Station, explore your local area on foot or bike, light rail gathering momentum and encouraging more students to get on their bikes....

Climate change, traffic congestion, and the rising costs of travel are three of the most significant issues facing the transport sector, yet everyday million of empty seats are travelling to and from work. The Technology and Innov...

The objective of the City Centre Bus Plan is to make the buses, the transport system and the city centre better for all Aucklanders. Once finalised it will be delivered in the next 5-10 years. You are invited to give feedback on...

This handy website shows all the projects around Tāmaki Makaurau’s CBD. It’s a place where you can find out all the ways that Auckland Council are transforming the city centre....

Hamilton City Council is giving almost all of its fleet of 71 utes the boot as part of the organisation’s efforts to cut down on carbon emissions. Investigations are also under way into the costs and time it would take to get al...

Greater Auckland takes a look at parking requirements. Hutt City planners identify that “ Removing parking minimums dis-incentivizes driving motor vehicles , supports active and public transport, and supports compact urban develo...

Richard Lauder takes a satirical look at what the impacts would be on swapping his EV for a ute. “NZ’s most popular vehicle is a Ford Ranger, so I’m looking at selling the EV and getting one of them. With so many people buying th...

A recent study in the UK showed that the average car or van in England is driven just 4% of the time. For the rest of the time its either parked at home (73%) or parked elsewhere (23%) for example at work. The report also shows t...

Greater Auckland takes a closer look at the best route for a second crossing of the Waitemata Harbour. Is now the right time to completely rethink the route? The government has already signalled a ‘rethink’ of the pedestrian/cy...

Image by Studio Butler Take a look at what our streets look like under Covid Level 4 lock down rules. Auckland’s usually busy streets are again all but empty. For everyone doing the right thing and staying home right now, here’...

Bus, train and ferry services will run at reduced frequency during Alert Level 4. If you need to make an essential trip, please use the AT Journey Planner on either the AT Mobile app or the AT website to plan your journey in ad...

Under Alert L4 Wynyard Crossing Bridge will remain in an upright position until the alert level is lowered to 3 or below. The bridge is not considered an essential service because of the alternative route for people to walk and c...

Due to Covid-19 Alert Level 4, Auckland Light Rail engagement will be online only until further notice. With only two weeks remaining in the engagement period please share your thoughts with the team as soon as possible. Transl...

Auckland Council approved the establishment of a new Transport Emissions Reference Group which will direct staff in the preparation of the Transport Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Staff from Auckland Council, Auckland Transport...

(Image credit: Getty Images) Hybrid is being viewed as a happy medium, combining working from home and going to the office – and it’s rapidly becoming the norm for businesses worldwide. But just how viable is it? It’s supposed to...