Jack Tame: Scrapping street parking is actually good for car lovers too
The loudest critics are actually those who will benefit most from changes, Jack Tame says.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAuckland Transport
$900m shortfall: Auckland Council faces more budget cuts
More budget cuts are on the cards as Auckland Council grapples with a $900m revenue fall.
Left lane v fast lane - the fierce debate about allowing speeding drivers through at 100km/h; take our poll
'The speed limit is irrelevant in this context,' AA's head driving instructor said.
No trains to operate in Auckland over Easter long weekend
KiwiRail using public holidays to push ahead with essential track works.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff warns of service cuts in dire financial update
Auckland Transport is delaying new public transport services.
Consultation begins on AT's controversial parking strategy
Parking will be the "lowest" priority on arterial roads.
Half-price public transport fares a big hit in Auckland
However, AT says main driver of patronage will be easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
'Perfect storm': Auckland on brink of running out of money for public transport
We are going into the new year on a bit of a wobble, says the AT deputy chairman.
Decision pending: Westgate developer's $80m-plus claim against council
The court case has concluded after a long trial over whether services had been delivered.
Lucas Groeneveld: Why micro-mobility is the way forward
OPINION: Uber Eats boss reacts to plan to abolish kerbside parking on arterial roads.
AT plans changes to Mt Albert cycleway four years after it was built
"It's consultation by ideology," said one Mt Albert businesswoman.
Simon Wilson: Why all the panic about parking?
Auckland Transport's proposal to prioritise buses is an excellent civic plan. Here's why.
Police called as 'shameless' AT staffer parks on footpath to get takeaways
The AT staffer was shameless and showed no remorse, said a witness.
'We are not going to back down': AT to push ahead with removing parking spaces
Taking away parking is taking away my bread and butter, says a butcher.
'Burning fuse': Business reacts to AT plan to axe kerbside car parks
AT says cars will be 'lowest priority' of kerbside space on strategic and feeder roads.
AT put on notice by mayoral candidates over parking plans
New mayoral candidate promises to replace the board of Auckland Transport.
Get off the road: Auckland Transport's plan to remove parking for cycleways and bus lanes
These changes are desperately needed, says councillor Chris Darby.
Simon Wilson: The two angry men who want to be mayor of Auckland
Leo Molloy and Wayne Brown are fed up with the way everyone else is botching up the city.
Opinion: Auckland's failed experiment - nothing Super about this City
OPINION: An economist runs a ruler over the Super City and finds several shortcomings.
Reducing Covid restriction, not half price fares, will best boost public transport - AT
Pandemic has had a huge impact on public transport numbers.
Focus: Aucklanders react to half-price public transport
As fuel prices remain high Aucklanders voice their opinions to the Government's move to halve the price of public transport. Video / NZ Herald
South Auckland leaders fuming over $35m cycleway for the rich
The $35m cycleway is built to a gold standard, while South Auckland just gets green paint.
Barney Irvine: Five priorities for the next Auckland Mayor
OPINION: Auckland Business Forum writes of the handful of pressing matters for the city.
Auckland Transport under pressure as Omicron causes staff shortages
AT has confirmed it is cancelling about 2,000 services a day due to staff shortages.
Govt's Auckland light rail project could cost $29b, Treasury says
Route planned from the central city to the airport.
Cyclist's death was 'preventable': Auckland Transport accused of not making changes earlier
'We need to make sure this doesn't happen again.'
Auckland Transport puts on more bus services after passengers left stranded
One commuter reported five full buses going past before he could board a bus this morning.
Big Brother is watching: The rise and rise of CCTV in New Zealand
Estimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.
'Spectacular': New route through urban forest tipped as tourist drawcard
The cycleway will be a real buzz for Auckland and attract tourists, says Barb Cuthbert.
Evergreen: The death toll on New Zealand roads
A look at the stark death toll on New Zealand roads over the years. Video / NZ Herald
Eight people injured following Auckland bus incident
Eight people have been injured in the incident. Video / Supplied
Auckland Transport chief executive Shane Ellison resigns
Shane Ellison has been in the role for four years.
Fullers unveils electric ferry for Devonport run, wider electricification plans
Firm says EV technology has reached a commercial tipping point.
'Bloody arrogant': AT blasted by mayor for proposal to remove parking spaces without consulting residents
Democracy is about governing with the consent of people, says Phil Goff.