A Mixed Bag but there was one compelling call And that is for Auckland Council to investment more in public and active transport modes and less on Governance and Support … Continue reading Long Term Plan Feedback – The Breakdown
27,000 Submissions for Long Term Plan (Council Budget)
No Clear Cut Response to Questions Though From Auckland Council: More than 27,000 had their say on Auckland’s future Auckland Council’s 10-year budget consultation received a record 27,353 written submissions, … Continue reading 27,000 Submissions for Long Term Plan (Council Budget)
And So it Begins: Contracts Awarded for Phase One of the City Rail Link
Construction to start 2016 From Auckland Transport City Rail Link contract awarded 07/04/2015 10:08 a.m. The City Rail Link (CRL) takes another significant step forward with the announcement today of … Continue reading And So it Begins: Contracts Awarded for Phase One of the City Rail Link
Industry: Not “Sexy” But BIG Part of “Most Liveable City”
Stop picking on Industry – unless you want a bankrupted City As Auckland prepared to “debate” the Port of Auckland Question (see graphic below on the Auckland Development Committee … Continue reading Industry: Not “Sexy” But BIG Part of “Most Liveable City”
Missing Bus Links: Those Industry Links
Planners keep forgetting our industrial complexes I will give credit to Auckland Transport for drawing up the New South Auckland Bus Network which is the most comprehensive of all the … Continue reading Missing Bus Links: Those Industry Links
Serious Fraud Office to Investigate – Auckland Transport
SFO to investigate previous “Conflict of Interest” claims
In 2013 it was revealed that there were issues relating to Auckland Transport’s roading unit (see: NOTICED AND NOT REALLY SURPRISED)
On Thursday and rather quietly given that we have just gone through the Easter Weekend, the Serious Fraud Office confirmed it would begin investigating Auckland Transport into the roading contract saga back in 2013.
From Radio NZ:
Auckland Transport charges laid
Updated at 9:32 am on 3 April 2015
Auckland Transport said the claims related to its road corridor maintenance business, which looks after more than 700 kilometres of roading in the region.
The Serious Fraud Office began its investigation, independent of Auckland Transport’s internal investigation, in October 2013.
Yesterday, it laid charges against an unspecified number of individuals linked to the council-controlled agency. No court dates have yet been set.
In a statement, Auckland Transport said a thorough review of processes and documentation was undertaken throughout 2012 and 2013.
It said it had since brought in more robust procurement processes and introduced new levels of contract oversight.
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Source: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/270311/auckland-transport-charges-laid
Something tells me this might be only the tip of the iceberg if a full investigation into Auckland Transport was to be done. That is turning everything right over upside down to make sure all is kosher in an organisation that can consume upwards of 54% of our Rates.
Easter Break
Back Tuesday
It is the Easter Break – YAY!
Talking Auckland wishes everyone a good Easter and do not try and scoff all the Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns all at once 😉
I will be taking a break through the Easter run and will be back with all the latest commentary on Tuesday.
In the meantime check below in regards to Port of Auckland:
Electric Train Issue Wider Than First Thought
Engineers from Spain out to investigate Well after the issues plaguing the Rail Network (both Electric and Diesel fleet) over the last three weeks Auckland Transport finally seems to be … Continue reading Electric Train Issue Wider Than First Thought
Park Jam (A Digital Community Event) In April
A Digital Community Event From Accelerating Auckland MĀNGERE DIGITAL EVENT EXPECTED TO ATTRACT 3000 We are pushing aside books at Māngere Town Centre Library on April 11th to make room … Continue reading Park Jam (A Digital Community Event) In April
Invitation from Local Government magazine : To share your ideas on infrastructure funding
For those inclined out there, ideas are being sought after with infrastructure development and management
Talking Southern Auckland 