'Tasteless' parade exploits women, Rugby World Cup and NZ, says city councillor.

Aucklanders will get an early taste of a $120 million waterfront development on Wednesday when a new bridge linking the Viaduct Harbour to Wynyard Quarter opens.

Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye denies trying to hitch an electioneering ride back to Parliament on an ambitious tramway proposal, saying she started work on it last year.