Auckland councillors worried about $400 million transport shortfall
The council will be limited in what transport projects it can do, says Desley Simpson.
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Beam investigating e-scooter malfunction
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PM: Back to drawing board on cycle bridge
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Burning bridges: The harbour crossings we could have and the Government that doesn't want them
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Auckland Council sued again: E-scooters 'endanger, intimidate' pedestrians
Pedestrian advocacy group is arguing large numbers of scooters on footpaths are unlawful.
Special needs taxi contract torn up after two weeks
Co-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.
Govt ignored Treasury warnings over EV feebate scheme
The scheme would hurt those in low income households, the advice said.
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Comment: Doomed Auckland cycle bridge never had a champion
OPINION: The walking and cycling bridge was doomed from the start.
Capital Letter: If Transmission Gully is one day late builder must pay $7.7m
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Poll shows vast majority opposed to Govt's proposed $785m cycle bridge
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Robertson wants 2nd harbour crossing accelerated, $785m cycling bridge could go
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School transport problems persist for more than 100 special needs students
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Southwestern Motorway off-ramp near Onehunga closed after earlier crash
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Michael Cullen advises Labour to ditch Auckland light rail for electric buses
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Striking jetty artwork inspired by history of five local hapū
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WorkSafe probes truckers' poor pay in safety investigation
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'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi service
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Traffic delays after truck hits overbridge on Southwestern Motorway
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