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Auckland’s City Rail Link review finds lack of skilled workers for large-scale infrastructure projects
The review includes 24 recommendations for future infrastructure projects.
Auckland’s electric ferries are taking shape, wharf superchargers aren’t
There is more progress in some areas of the $150m project than others.
Simon Wilson: Big plans and bigger problems for transport in Auckland
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AT confident of finding a new operator for some, but not all, suspended ferry services
Disruptions will continue past October on four ferry services.
Auckland Transport to increase street-parking prices by $1 an hour from next week
AT said the changes come after 'clear direction from Mayor Wayne Brown to review prices'.
'What the hell?' Ferry suspensions raise fresh fears around housing development
'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'
Dickason Verdict, Lotto Won and Bus drivers are back | Focus Morning Bulletin August 17, 2023
An expert questions if “it's appropriate juries handle that situation” in trials such as Dickason one, Ticket holder in Paraparaumu is 37m richer thanks to lotto jackpot, and Bus drivers are back in Auckland AT looking possibly reinstating cancelled bus services. Video / NZ Herald
'Like a skydiving injury’: Woman breaks leg in three places after slipping on pedestrian dots
At least two people have been hospitalised in the past two weeks after slips.
Major disruptions for Auckland trains
Two separate incidents, a track failure and a crash, are responsible for the disruption.
Watch: Mock-up City Rail Link station built in Māngere warehouse
Now, all we need is a train.
Broken bones, concussions: Yellow tactile dots for sight-impaired a slippery hazard
Urgent action needed on dangerous yellow dots that are slippery when wet.
'No question' second Auckland harbour crossing needed - PM
A three-tunnel road and rail plan will cost tens of billions and take decades to finish.
Roading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detention
Three others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.
Focus: Chris Hipkins on Auckland Light Rail
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is waiting on a business plan for Auckland Light rail, despite $100m already spent. Video / Mark Mitchell
New sinkhole in Auckland closes busy road in the suburb of Ōtāhuhu
Auckland Transport has closed a road and rerouted bus services.
'The road has now collapsed': The residents who fear they'll be cut off
Auckland Transport says the slip is still moving, hindering a fix.
Nats promise to scrap Labour’s lower speed limit rules as AT plans more changes
Auckland's last lower-speed programme cost $33 million.
One seriously hurt in bus, car crash in Epsom
Auckland Transport says "very heavy traffic" about Mountain Rd is delaying traffic, buses.
Auckland councillor Mike Lee dumped from Auckland Transport board by colleagues
Wayne Brown denied rewarding Henderson and Darby for supporting his budget.
Sinkholes could open up in other areas of Auckland says council
Heavy rains could cause more sinkholes to open across Auckland.
Sinkhole growing rapidly in Auckland CBD, swallowing pieces of road
It is believed the sinkhole began to form during the Auckland Anniversary floods.
Sinkhole growing rapidly in Auckland CBD, swallowing pieces of road
It is believed the sinkhole began to form during the Auckland Anniversary floods.
Auckland ferries cancelled due to crew shortage
Two ferry passages, from downtown to Devonport and a return, are cancelled tonight.
‘Our only option is to protest’: Furious Waiheke locals call for fairer ferry fares
The recent 19 per cent price hike makes the Waiheke ferry the most expensive in the world.
More transport disruption 'real possibility' - bus drivers' union boss
However, bus users will have an early week reprieve as bargaining continues.
More than a third of Auckland’s bus network shut down indefinitely as talks collapse
NZ Bus CEO said it was forced to suspend all union members without pay.
Te Huia train: Waikato business boss calls for WorkSafe investigation
The journey is now a five-hour return trip and costs more for passengers.
'Chaos and confusion' if disgruntled bus drivers refuse fares - Auckland Transport
Unionised drivers will turn off their ticket machines, beginning tomorrow.
Thousands of Auckland bus users to be hit by drivers' strike today
Over 700 city bus trips are expected to be affected by the strike.
Around 1000 kilometres of Auckland’s roading network due for repairs
The backlog of repairs is expected to take up to a decade to clear.
Thousands of Auckland bus users to be hit by drivers' strike tomorrow
Over 700 bus trips are expected to be affected by the strike.
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