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Once construction funding is available, the agency would be able to move quickly, it says.
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Auckland, Wellington, Chch agencies ask Govt to 'urgently' review immigration settings
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Business groups frustrated at news of Auckland rail cancellations
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Major rail disruption: Three Auckland lines close next year
Auckland commuters face at least a year of major disruption.
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Rainmaker strife: Highway closed, traffic warnings as heavy rain drenches north
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More than 1600 Auckland roads to get speed limit change
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Residents fear losing homes for new airport route in Auckland
Southwest Gateway Alliance sent letters informing residents their houses were affected.
Auckland light rail and second harbour crossing teams named
Auckland light rail is a flagship policy for the Labour Government.
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Auckland highway cleared after earlier truck crash caused traffic chaos
Part of Mount Wellington Highway was blocked, causing traffic jams.
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Inside Interislander's 'horror' year: One in five sailings cancelled
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'An inspiration to the world': The man who wants to build the perfect city
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Infratil to sell $100m+ slice of Auckland's Wynyard Quarter
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Watch: Tunnel breakthrough on Auckland's $4.4 billion City Rail Link
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Corruption case: Former roading manager, three others named
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Council investigating whether Wellington bus was targeted
Theory emerges that wood was thrown at commuter bus, smashing its windscreen.