One of the more intriguing aspects of the general election campaign is New Zealand First’s policy “to move all container…
Transport system for a growing New Zealand
National Party media release Transport system for a growing New Zealand National is committed to building the infrastructure and…
The Big Read: Roads v Rail – political parties at the crossroads on transport
The Big Read: Roads v Rail – political parties at the crossroads on transport – NZ Herald The wheels are…
Govt sceptical of passenger rail link plan
The government is sceptical of a plan for a fast passenger rail network linking Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of…
Port on Labour’s $20m rail plan: ‘I’m surprised no one talked to us about it’
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern’s $20 million promise to link passenger rail services between Tauranga and Auckland has already hit a…
Billions needed as Auckland transport funding gap grows
A short-term $1 billion funding plug is needed for a widening gap in Auckland’s future transport needs, a leaked report…
Winston Peters agrees with Cubic – wants heavy rail to Auckland Airport
Aucklanders are being offered the choice of driving, catching a bus, modern trams and going by train to the…
Maori Party’s IwiRail plan could revive mothballed railway lines
Partnerships between iwi and government to develop a strong network of regional rail connections could generate thousands of jobs and…
Mainfreight boss calls for national transport strategy
The country’s political leaders must up their game and deliver better long-term transport and infrastructure planning, according to the head…
KiwiRail in for a shake-up
KiwiRail will be reviewed. Northern Advocate Photograph by John Stone. A shake-up is looming for KiwiRail – with the Government…