Hugh Pavletich gives his thoughts on Australia’s Housing WHEN WILL THE AUSSIE HOUSING BUBBLE BURST ? Hugh Pavletich, 10 September 2014 Peter Martin, Economics Editor with The Age … Continue reading Australian Housing Situation Dire?
Category: Planning
Looking at all things planning.
Check the Sub Categories for more specific forms of planning
Productivity Commission’s New Inquiry
To look at ‘Using Land for Housing I saw this come up during a conversation this morning on the Unitary Plan; From the Productivity Commission New inquiry – Using … Continue reading Productivity Commission’s New Inquiry
Downtown Framework
Guiding Developments in Downtown Auckland On Thursday the Auckland Development Committee will meet. One of the agenda items (I have already covered the Downtown Public Space Options) is looking at … Continue reading Downtown Framework
Auckland Development Committee Talks Bus-Way
Lets have a chat about the North Western Busway Amongst other things the Auckland Development Committee is talking about the North Western Bus Way. From the Auckland Development Committee … Continue reading Auckland Development Committee Talks Bus-Way
Downtown Public Space Options
The Queen Elizabeth Square Debate Continues Thursday’s Auckland Committee Agenda is a packed one with one of the items back up on the debate agenda. That item being the … Continue reading Downtown Public Space Options
Auckland’s Commuting Journeys – A Series. #Concluding Remarks
Concluding Remarks And First Look at Auckland Council’s Spatial Priorities I am running a series of posts on Auckland’s commuting journeys from home to the work place and back again. … Continue reading Auckland’s Commuting Journeys – A Series. #Concluding Remarks
Prime Minister Endorses Sky Path
National Warm on Skypath
The Prime Minister, and Mayor Len Brown opened the Grafton Gully Cycleway this morning.
While I was not there I have seen plenty of photos of the event (when Spark does not keep dropping my internet out). One thing that caught my attention was this:
The Prime Minister has endorsed Skypath which is better than the two North Shore National Electorate MP’s as well as Ward Councillor George Wood who all seem to be trying to throw spanners into Skypath’s progress
I asked what did it mean when the PM endorsed Skypath and it was said:
So nothing full committal but if National gets their Third Term the Government might via NZTA give some assistance in getting Skypath built. That is fine whether the Government fully funds it or sticks with the Public Private Partnership which means a toll, I am not particular fussed.
But good to see the PM come out and have a ride down the Cycleway after which he gave a warm response to Skypath.
As they say: “Good things take time”
Auckland Development Committee – September 2014 Agenda is Up
And a large one at that too The Auckland Development Committee September Agenda is now up with the Committee due to meet on the 11th. I might be … Continue reading Auckland Development Committee – September 2014 Agenda is Up
Glenora Road or Tironui?
Community Wants Glenora Road Station, Auckland Transport wants to reopen the old Tironui Station After years of united interests in the Papakura-Takanini area are all in agreement on Glenora … Continue reading Glenora Road or Tironui?
Port of Auckland increase Port Rail Shuttle Services
Now running 16 services a week
From Voxy
Ports of Auckland increases freight rail service
Tuesday, 2 September, 2014 – 12:29
Working with KiwiRail, Ports of Auckland has doubled the rail services between its WaitematÄ seaport and Wiri Intermodal Freight Hub.
The increased service starts this week and will bring the port to the doorstep of importers and exporters in South Auckland, potentially reducing the number of trucks coming into the seaport and opening up more space to handle growing volumes.
Ports of Auckland General Manager Commercial Relationships Craig Sain said, “This is just the beginning. With our developments in Palmerston North and Wiri, we’re on our way to make more effective and increased use of rail to improve our service offering.”
“Containers moved by rail was up by 64% in 2013/14, but it is still a small percentage of the total containers coming through the port. We’d like to see this number grow over the coming years,” he said.
In 2010, with the opening of the Wiri Intermodal Freight Hub, KiwiRail ran four services of 23 wagons a week in each direction. Over time, this number increased to eight services and starting today there will be sixteen services a week.
“There is ample capacity on the line to the Port to increase services further and we will continue to work with KiwiRail to get the most out of the line,” Mr Sain said.
KiwiRail General Manager Sales – Freight Alan Piper said, “Ports of Auckland’s drive to increasingly move freight by rail to its Wiri inland port has seen a rapid increase in growth of daily services this year. This is a great example of KiwiRail working closely with its customers and provide flexible growth capacity to enable more use of rail to transport goods around the country.”
The Wiri Intermodal Freight Hub is operated by CONLINXX, a subsidiary of Ports of Auckland and offer greater efficiencies and flexibility for exporters and importers who are able to drop off and pick up containers without having to negotiate the Auckland motorways.
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Source: http://www.voxy.co.nz/business/ports-auckland-increases-freight-rail-service/5/200972
Something I will keep in the back of my mind as I head up to Town Hall on Thursday and will be bringing up the Manukau South Link at the time.
