
March Madness: Auckland bus strike postponed
Bus strike set to disrupt Aucklanders' morning commute tomorrow has been postponed.
Bus strike set to disrupt Aucklanders' morning commute tomorrow has been postponed.
Since 2001 the number of people driving into the CBD at the morning peak has not changed.
NZ Bus drivers in Auckland plan to strike over pay and conditions.
Thirty-seven bus services Auckland wide-are affected.
NZ Bus is warning of delays to some peak-hour bus services.
Traffic was flowing freely into the central city this morning.
Roadworks and university starting up are a recipe for chaos.
Shane Jones casts doubt on light rail but Phil Twyford, despite complaints, remains keen.
West Auckland commuters are being told trains will operate at reduced frequency.
Avoid this major Auckland intersection till early next year.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says Auckland Transport failed to engage with them over the plans.
Emergency services worked late into Thursday night.
The city is committed to having its whole 1360-strong fleet fully electric by 2040.
Victoria St is meant to carry the load when a Wellesley St intersection closes on March 1.
Money will go towards supporting the joint venture, local sub-contractors and employment.
Repairing a signal box that caught fire at Newmarket will take the rest of the day.
Most bus services into the CBD will be affected and new 24/7 bus lanes are planned.
COMMENT: So there's a few cones out there. Get over it!
Goff wants a quick design and build, and affordable solution for light rail.
Phil Goff wants to look at the cost of the SkyPath project which has ballooned to $360m.
The Government is holding back $4 billion from the $12b infrastructure fund.
Labour is spending $4.6 on six highway projects in the North Island.
Roads make up $5.3b of the $6.8b spend on transport in infrastructure splurge.
New roads likely to go ahead $12 billion announcement - but not holiday highway.
Delays expected to continue throughout the morning.
Comment: Injuries from e-scooter accidents pass the $5m mark and still no action.
Ferry company boss Mike Horne is calling for restrictions on cruise ships after 6am.
Skipper says those driving the ferries won't risk passenger safety.