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Presentation a go On February 13 I will be giving a presentation to the Auckland Council Planning Committee (chaired by Councillor Chris Darby) on the Southern Airport Line. The … Continue reading Southern Airport Line Presentation – All set to Go for February 13 to Planning Committee
Some picks for 2018 If 2017 was the year change was going to sweep through (#SummerSeries 17/18 – The Year That Was 2017) then 2018 will be the year of … Continue reading #SummerSeries 17/18 – What Lies Ahead in 2018
Up and down year New Government 2017 did not start flash with Auckland Transport but by the end of it things were definitely on the up! That would mark … Continue reading #SummerSeries 17/18 – The Year That Was 2017
Three step approach Concluding the Briefing to the Ministers series we take a look at the briefing to again Minister Phil Twyford on how the Kiwi Build program of … Continue reading Briefing to Incoming Ministers: How to Deliver Kiwi Build
Kiwi Rail on the up The Kiwi Rail Briefing to the Ministers paints a picture of a troubled time for Kiwi Rail but also it worth in resilience and … Continue reading Kiwi Rail, on a Rebuild But Still Moves the Goods and Most Resilient Land Transport Option
‘Tech bro’ and stuff I would find on the front page of a website The Ministry of Transport, and New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Briefings to the Incoming Minister … Continue reading Ministry of Transport, and NZTA Briefing to Incoming Ministers Leaves a Lot to Be Desired
And I am being polite Last week the Briefings to the Incoming Ministers were released to the public and media. I will be covering housing, transport, urbanism and infrastructure … Continue reading Briefing to the Housing Minister: Housing Is Not In a Good State
Ranges should be closed From Auckland Council Environment and Community Committee: Committee votes for track closures to fight kauri dieback Today’s Environment and Community Committee had a comprehensive and … Continue reading Council Commits To Half Baked Measure to Protect Kauri in the Waitakere Ranges
I like option one The five options for where the America’s Cup bases should be held. Cue political infighting for the next wee while but in the meantime let’s … Continue reading Auckland America Cup Base Options – Which Ones Should Councillors Go With (And Cue Infighting)
Some quick transit wins in 100 days With Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern due to announce her Cabinet today and to go to the Governor General on Thursday it is … Continue reading Election 2017 Over. Now For Some Runs on the Board with Quick Transit Wins
Talking Southern Auckland 