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Map source: Auckland Council GeoMaps https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/transform-onehunga.pngTransform OnehungaTransform Onehunga area Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/onehunga.pngOnehungaOnehunga Source: Auckland Council GeoMapshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/onehunga-mall-intersection.pngOnehunga Mall intersectionOnehunga Mall/Neilsen Street Intersection Source; Auckland Council GeoMaps2018-08-30T09:53:04+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/08/29/wayfinding-and-public-loos-and-showers-something-auckland-needs-to-mature-in/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/neilsen-street-trench.jpgNeilsen Street TrenchWayfinding and also the Neilson Street Trenchhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/onehunga-wayfind-1.pngOnehunga Wayfind 1Onehunga Station, Onehunga Town Centre and Dress Smart Auckland Council GeoMapshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/onehunga-wayfind-2.pngOnehunga Wayfind 2Onehunga Station with exit points and pedestrian routes to either the Town Centre or Dress Smart. 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Source: Panukuhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/manukau-node-final.pngManukau Node finalManukau Node Source: The Auckland Plan2018-07-30T02:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/30/so-you-want-to-start-your-own-citiesskylines-city-huh-some-beginner-tips/2018-07-29T20:41:46+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/27/city-rail-link-to-be-built-properly-and-future-proofed-a-first-for-auckland/2018-07-26T20:41:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/25/governance-framework-suggests-splitting-manukau-into-two-no-changes-to-manurewa-papakura-ward/2018-08-09T05:38:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/24/papakura-local-board-transport-update-july-2018-bus-lanes-park-and-ride-and-mini-bus-interchange-on-its-way/2018-07-23T07:36:09+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/23/rapid-transit-verse-bus-rapid-transit-nzta-sets-tenders-for-light-rail-but-terminology-counts/2018-07-23T09:16:46+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/20/official-information-act-requests-return-from-nzta-on-sh20b-improvements-and-airport-to-botanu-rapid-transit/2018-07-20T22:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/19/lgoima-back-on-mill-road-result-back-to-the-drawing-board-implementation-plan-out-2019/2018-07-18T20:45:42+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/18/official-information-act-requests-on-airport-to-botany-southern-airport-line-due-back-light-rail-might-be-a-go-thus-we-now-debate-route-selection/2018-07-17T21:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/17/impending-auckland-transport-cock-up-with-city-centre-street-this-is-how-you-design-city-centre-streets-citiesskylines/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716165139_1.jpg20180716165139_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716162224_11.jpg20180716162224_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716164425_1.jpg20180716164425_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716162358_1.jpg20180716162358_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716162430_1.jpg20180716162430_1Pedestrian Malls are your friendhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716165135_1.jpg20180716165135_1Transit Orientated Developments via Cities Skylineshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716162055_1.jpg20180716162055_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716162108_1.jpg20180716162108_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716162119_1.jpg20180716162119_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180716162221_1.jpg20180716162221_12018-07-16T23:54:06+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/16/biffa-engages-in-1960s-planning-hulk-highway-smash-through-urbanville-also-other-citiesskylines-and-urban-geography-happenings/2018-07-15T06:26:13+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/13/housing-in-auckland-update-july-2018-housing-activity-accelerates-in-favour-of-brownfields/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/housing-happenings-aug-17-may-18-by-lb-area.jpegHousing happenings Aug 17-May 18 by LB areaHousing happenings Aug 17-May 18 by LB area Source: Auckland Council2018-07-13T01:26:07+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/13/nzgs-iag-conference-urban-geography-was-great-fun-but-i-felt-extremely-let-down-by-nz-geography-nz-also-has-a-wider-problem/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dominion-road.pngDominion Road2018-07-12T22:45:26+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/12/attending-nzgs-iag-geography-conference-at-the-university-of-auckland-and-all-things-urban-geography/2018-07-11T18:38:01+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/11/light-rail-for-botany-to-airport-southern-airport-line-inches-closer-thanks-and-thankful-to-proactive-nzta/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/integrated-development-example.pngIntegrated Development exampleIntegrated Development example Source: NZTA OIA on CEO Reporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/first-rtn-projects.pngFirst RTN projectsFirst RTN projects Source: NZTA OIA on CEO Reporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/the-four-new-rtn-lines.pngThe four new RTN LinesThe four new RTN Lines to be delivered by NZTA Source: NZTA OIA on CEO Report2018-07-12T03:13:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/10/residential-streets-and-town-centre-streets-as-extensions-of-our-living-rooms/2018-07-09T22:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/09/auckland-transport-setting-out-to-improve-our-streets-with-speed-management-finally/2018-07-08T01:56:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/06/council-aquires-onehunga-wharf-transformonehunga-formally-begins-with-panuku-putting-it-back-on-track/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/onehunga-wharf-purchase-key-for-neighbourhood-revitalisation.jpgOnehunga Wharf purchase key for neighbourhood revitalisationOnehunga Wharf purchase key for neighbourhood revitalisation Source: Panuku Development Auckland2018-07-05T20:27:11+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/05/are-our-metropolitan-centres-about-to-become-super-sized-metropolitan-centres-minister-explores-relaxing-unitary-plan-rules-also-kiwibuild/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kiwibuild-3.pngKiwiBuild 3Source: NZ Government https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kiwibuild-2.pngKiwiBuild 2Source: NZ Government https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kiwibuild-1.pngKiwiBuild 1Source: NZ Government 2018-07-04T05:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/04/auckland-council-takes-illegal-rubbish-dumpers-to-court/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/trash.jpgTrashIllegally dumped rubbish Source: Office of the Mayor - Phil Goff2018-07-03T21:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/03/lets-reroute-the-busses-biffa-gives-a-lesson-on-why-you-use-bus-lanes-right-auckland-transport/2018-07-03T01:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/07/02/te-papa-north-comes-back-onto-the-cards-after-three-years-being-put-off-will-manukau-get-its-creative-hub-transformmanukau-part-28/2018-07-02T02:37:42+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/29/2018-2028-government-policy-statement-on-transport-adopted-large-changes-towards-rail-and-transit/2018-06-28T22:30:48+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/28/auckland-council-ratifies-10-year-long-term-plan-setting-in-motion-infrastructure-build/2018-06-28T01:25:00+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/27/auckland-council-green-bonds-issue-first-one-ever-helps-fund-new-trains/2018-06-28T09:59:14+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/26/papakura-local-board-meeting-agenda-june-2018-transport-updates-including-park-and-rides-and-bus-lanes/2018-06-25T21:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/25/5-4-3-2-1-prefabs-are-a-go-prefab-housing-inches-closer-need-to-make-sure-it-caters-to-typologies/2018-06-24T22:29:27+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/21/aucklandplan2050-has-nodes-but-they-are-a-bit-skinny-lets-beef-up-the-manukau-node-integratedplanning/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/parramatta-3.jpgParramatta 3Wider Parramatta Spatial Context Source: NSW State Governmenthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/parramatta-2.jpgParramatta 2Parramatta Spatial Layout Source: NSW State Governmenthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/parramatta-1.jpgParramatta 1Parramatta growth projections Source: NSW State Governmenthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/manukau-2050-node.pngManukau 2050 nodeManukau 2050 node Source: Auckland Council2018-06-20T22:16:45+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/19/today-biffa-teaches-us-oh-my-goodness-boat-jam-when-congestion-hits-the-waterways-in-citiesskylines-also-integrated-planning/2018-06-18T23:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/18/auckland-regional-land-transport-program-2018-2028-feedback-and-report-going-to-at-board-did-anything-change/2018-06-18T03:15:16+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/18/urban-designers-dream-or-nightmare-citiesskylines-also-biffa-gives-lessons-on-transport-management/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615181523_1.jpg20180615181523_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615181513_1.jpg20180615181513_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615181254_1.jpg20180615181254_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615181228_1-copy.jpg20180615181228_1 - Copyhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615182406_1.jpg20180615182406_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615182354_1.jpg20180615182354_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615182206_1.jpg20180615182206_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615181953_1.jpg20180615181953_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615181859_1.jpg20180615181859_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180615181814_1.jpg20180615181814_12018-06-17T23:52:36+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/13/missed-transit-orientated-development-in-ourmanukau-how-not-to-design-a-bus-station-as-there-was-no-integrated-planning-whatsoever/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/122.jpg380 Airporter at the Manukau Bus Station380 Airporter at the Manukau Bus Station https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/100.jpgManukau Bus StationThe bus bays of Manukau Bus Station 2018-06-12T20:34:55+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/12/oh-dear-auckland-council-you-are-in-a-bit-of-a-mess-with-our-parks-they-have-no-idea-where-they-are/2018-06-11T19:33:47+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/11/the-case-of-the-on-again-off-again-and-on-again-great-south-road-bus-lanes/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/takanini-bus-lanes.jpgTakanini Bus Lanes2018-06-12T21:49:32+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/08/housing-and-urban-development-minister-twyfords-urban-development-super-ministry-draws-closer/2018-06-07T23:27:09+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/07/council-finances-continue-to-track-well-on-track-for-full-year-surplus/2018-06-06T20:13:07+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/05/aucklandplan2050-passes-and-goes-live-now-to-node-frameworks-targets-and-parks/2018-06-05T04:04:29+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/06/05/the-aucklandplan2050-tracked-changes-and-a-plan-looking-very-good-submissions-do-work/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/roads-ap2050.pngRoads AP2050Roads AP2050 Source: Auckland Council https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/public-transport-rtn-proposal-ap2050-final.pngPublic transport RTN Proposal AP2050 finalPublic transport RTN Proposal AP2050 final Source: Auckland Council2018-06-03T07:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/31/regional-fuel-tax-ratified-by-auckland-council-governing-body-in-13-7-vote/2018-05-31T00:33:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/30/in-reply-of-gamespace-urbanism-city-building-games-and-radical-simulations-why-citiesskylines-is-a-lot-more-complex-than-you-think/2018-05-29T21:31:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/29/mayor-goff-prepares-final-2018-2028-long-term-plan-for-governing-body-ratification-mixed-bag-overall/2018-05-28T22:40:14+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/28/citiesskylines-park-life-is-out-and-i-am-having-an-absolute-blast-also-urban-geography-and-green-utility-skills-tested/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131246_1.jpg20180525131246_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131259_1.jpg20180525131259_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131324_1.jpg20180525131324_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525132350_1.jpg20180525132350_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131214_1.jpg20180525131214_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131222_1.jpg20180525131222_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131238_1.jpg20180525131238_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131022_1.jpg20180525131022_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131037_1.jpg20180525131037_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180525131130_1.jpg20180525131130_12018-05-27T19:57:11+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/25/population-growth-continues-to-fuel-boom-in-auckland-pressures-mount-and-can-the-auckland-plan-handle-it/2018-05-24T21:25:36+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/25/auckland-council-governing-body-digests-may-2018-online-voting-to-be-trialled/2018-05-24T21:02:03+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/23/ourmanukau-barrowcliffe-development-kotuitui-place-sees-300-new-homes-part-28-of-transformmanukau/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20-barrowcliffe-place-aerial-image-with-outline-of-development-site.jpg20 Barrowcliffe Place aerial image with outline of development site20 Barrowcliffe Place aerial image with outline of development site Source: Panuku Development Auckland https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/kotuitui-place-development-site-map-small.jpgKotuitui Place development site map (small)Kotuitui Place development site map Source: Panuku Development Auckland2018-05-23T01:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/23/the-case-for-complete-local-neighbourhoods-auckland-also-struggles-at-planning-for-our-metropolitan-centres/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/macdougal-st-in-greenwich-village.jpgMacdougal St in Greenwich VillageMacdougal St in Greenwich Village, New York. Chaotic and vibrant, with everything you need is close by. This is a Complete Neighbourhood. Source: Strong Towns2018-05-22T23:23:00+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/22/parramattas-continued-rise-as-sydneys-second-city-centre-transit-also-the-key-for-less-well-off-areas-lessons-for-manukau-and-auckland/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/parramatta-light-rail.jpgParramatta Light RailAn artist’s impression of the planned Parramatta Light Rail at Church St, Parramatta. Source: The Daily Telegraph2018-05-24T07:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/21/why-i-use-citiesskylines-in-my-urban-geography-posts-today-i-get-some-engineering-lessons-roundabouts/2018-05-20T02:44:35+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/21/auckland-rail-recovery-procedures-how-the-network-is-recovered-in-the-event-of-an-incident/2018-05-19T20:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/18/new-waste-tyre-facility-opens-in-wiri-mayor-wants-better-stewardship-of-such-waste/2018-05-17T23:31:52+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/17/omnishambles-independent-report-into-auckland-transport-slams-organisation-for-dysfunction-in-proactive-road-safety-planning-and-implementation/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/howard-report-road-safety-high-level-figures.jpgHoward-Report-Road-Safety-high-level-figuresRoad death and injury changes between 2014 and 2017. Source: Auckland Transport via Greater Auckland 2018-05-16T20:29:33+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/16/housing-and-urban-development-minister-phil-twyfords-speech-to-the-recent-urbanism-conference-letsdothis/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grid-new.jpggrid-newThe new grid with the neighbourhood ring in green. In grey the 30km/h streets. Number 1, 2 and 3 indicate the main points where traffic can get from the arterial roads to the neighbourhood ring. Number 4 is the blockade that was cancelled. Number 5 is the blockade that is planned to be implemented at a later stage. There are no other points where motor traffic can access the neighbourhood. Source: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/making-a-1960s-street-grid-fit-for-the-21st-century/2018-05-15T22:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/15/from-the-spinoff-taxing-the-poor-to-transport-the-rich/2018-05-14T23:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/15/working-light-rail-some-brainstorming-with-starting-the-north-western-lrt-line-first/2018-05-14T20:49:07+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/14/why-regional-rapid-rail-should-not-terminate-at-papakura/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mvp.jpgMVPMinimum Viable Product. 2018-05-14T07:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/14/if-the-superfund-can-invest-in-the-northern-airport-line-can-it-invest-in-the-southern-airport-line-too/2018-05-13T03:32:16+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/11/housing-new-zealand-intensification-project-wins-award/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/welcoming_event-33.jpgWelcoming_Event-33A event to welcome Housing New Zealand tenants to their new homes in Jennings Jersey (22 February 2018). Source: Housing New Zealandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/aerial.jpgAerialAn aerial shot of the 18 new homes. Source: Housing New Zealand 2018-05-10T03:42:51+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/10/a-redux-how-those-rail-lines-to-the-airport-will-actually-work/2018-05-10T01:00:18+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/10/from-the-spinoff-to-get-to-auckland-airport-for-4-80/2018-05-10T00:41:48+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/10/looking-at-our-cities-differently-interweaving-our-green-and-farms-into-the-urban-fabric/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/city-planning.jpgCity PlanningUC DAVIS-COURTESYTraditional urban planning favors “concentric” layouts with a downtown core surrounded by suburbs and farmland (right). But Catherine Brinkley argues instead that cities should plan for “rugosity” (left) with more interfaces between functions. Source: http://www.dailydemocrat.com/article/NI/20180426/NEWS/1804298592018-05-09T21:01:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/09/nz-super-fund-puts-in-bid-to-design-build-and-operate-light-rail-in-auckland/2018-05-13T05:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/09/auckland-transport-metros-institutionalised-racism-costs-south-auckland-their-bus-services/2018-05-13T10:30:09+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/09/next-stage-of-kiwibuild-helps-fill-housing-supply-gaps/2018-05-08T05:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/08/greater-auckland-illustrates-travel-times-to-the-airport-from-city-centre-on-both-airport-lines/2018-05-07T19:58:06+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/01/regional-land-transport-program-and-regional-fuel-tax-open-for-submissions/2018-05-07T19:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/07/why-i-use-citiesskylines-in-my-urban-geography-posts/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/understanding-your-leadership-1.pngUnderstanding your leadership 1My top three leadership qualities as measured by Toastmasters Internationalhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/understanding-your-leadership-2.pngUnderstanding your leadership 2My top three leadership qualities as measured by Toastmasters Internationalhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/understanding-your-leadership-3.pngUnderstanding your leadership 3My top three leadership qualities as measured by Toastmasters International2018-05-07T02:38:52+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/07/where-are-south-aucklands-long-promised-bus-lanes-atap/2018-05-06T22:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/03/what-type-of-city-builder-are-you-citiesskylines-an-interesting-satire-piece-that-makes-us-confront-our-bias/2018-05-02T23:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/03/akhaveyoursay-submission-to-regional-fuel-tax-and-regional-land-transport-program/2018-05-02T05:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/05/02/planning-committee-digests-may-2018-port-30-year-plan-supported-and-pets-allowed-soon-on-public-transport/2018-05-01T05:24:14+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/30/get-ready-to-have-your-say-on-the-regional-land-transport-program-and-the-regional-fuel-tax/2018-04-30T04:23:25+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/30/breaking-down-the-atap-and-what-it-means-for-southern-auckland-a-prelude-to-the-upcoming-rltp/2018-04-29T09:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/28/kiwibuild-rolls-into-papakura/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/mclennan-housing.jpgMcLennan HousingMcLennan Housing2018-04-28T02:04:18+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/27/2018-2028-long-term-plan-results-and-analysis-out-good-support-to-go-foward/2018-04-26T23:18:18+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/27/atap-is-a-go-and-south-auckland-picks-up-major-wins-with-the-government-and-council-announcement/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/atap-southern.jpgATAP SouthernATAP Southernhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/atap-manukau.jpgATAP ManukauATAP Manukauhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/atap-central.jpgATAP CentralATAP Centralhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/atap-rtn-future.pngATAP RTN FutureATAP RTN Future Source: NZ Government and Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/atap-decade-1-rtn-projects.pngATAP Decade 1 RTN projectsATAP Decade 1 RTN Projects Source: NZ Government and Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/atap-decade-1-roads.pngATAP Decade 1 roadsATAP Decade 1 roads Source: NZ Government and Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/atap-fuel-tax.pngATAP Fuel TaxWhat the Regional Fuel Tax will pay for Source: Auckland Council 2018-04-26T08:50:27+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/26/urban-geography-the-ultimate-expression-in-inter-regional-spatial-planning-developments-and-behaviours/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/gps-2018-public-spaces.pngGPS 2018 public spacesUsing Transport to create public spaces. Source: GPS via NZ Government https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/gps-2018-integrated-planning.pngGPS 2018 Integrated PlanningIntegrated Land use/Transport Planning in the GPS. Source: NZ Government2018-04-25T01:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/24/crater-hill-and-pukaki-peninsula-protected-via-environment-court-decision/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/crater-hill-unitary-plan.pngCrater Hill Unitary PlanCrater Hill Unitary Planhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/crater-hill.pngCrater HillCrate Hill. Source: Google Mapshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/crater-hill-and-pukaki-peninsula-1.jpgcrater-hill-and-pukaki-peninsula (1)Crater Hill and Pukaki-Peninsula. Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/crater-hill-and-pukaki-peninsula.jpgcrater-hill-and-pukaki-peninsulaCrater Hill and Pukaki-Peninsula. Source: Auckland Council2018-04-23T05:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/23/urban-geography-urban-planning-urban-design-and-engineering-we-are-in-a-mess-folks/2018-04-22T07:25:36+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/20/council-green-lights-next-step-to-unlock-300-million-housing-fund-condemns-area-to-semi-permanent-grid-lock/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/san-solaria-equal-transit.jpgSan Solaria equal transithttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401172050_1.jpg20180401172050_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401161751_1.jpg20180401161751_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401155601_1.jpg20180401155601_1Urban Geography, Urban Planning, Urban Design and Engineering - all in action in Cities Skylineshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401155433_11.jpg20180401155433_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401155428_1.jpg20180401155428_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401155424_1.jpg20180401155424_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401155400_1.jpg20180401155400_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/westgate-hif-failure.pngWestgate HIF failureNorth West Housing Infrastructure Fund . Source: Auckland Council2018-04-19T08:51:05+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/20/decision-digest-april-2018-governing-body-fuel-tax-agreed-north-west-condemned-to-traffic-gridlock/2018-04-19T06:55:59+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/20/clear-support-by-aucklanders-for-regional-fuel-tax-says-colmar-brunton-poll/2018-04-22T10:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/18/talking-southern-auckland-my-digital-platform-and-repository-on-all-things-urban-geography/2018-04-18T01:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/18/decision-digest-finance-and-performance-committee-march-2018/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/kauri.jpgKauriA Kauri Tree Source: Auckland Council 2018-04-17T06:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/17/new-16-storey-hotel-and-serviced-apartment-complex-set-for-manukau-ourmanukau-transformmanukau-part-28/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lakewood-hotel-location.pngLakewood Hotel locationLakewood Hotel location Manukau City Centre https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lakewood-hotel-5.pngLakewood Hotel 53D View from South west of 12 Lakewood Court with 8 Lakewood Court (Lakewood Plaza currently under construction) Source: Archimedia Limitedhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lakewood-hotel-4.pngLakewood Hotel 43D View from Southwest 12 Lakewood Court Source: Archimedia Limitedhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lakewood-hotel-3.pngLakewood Hotel 33D View from Northwest of 12 Lakewood Court with 8 Lakewood Court (Lakewood Plaza currently under construction) Source: Archimedia Limitedhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lakewood-hotel-2.jpgLakewood Hotel 23D View from Northwest of 12 Lakewood Court with 8 Lakewood Court (Lakewood Plaza currently under construction) Source: Archimedia Limited2018-04-16T05:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/16/where-to-place-the-light-rail-depot-for-the-northern-airport-line/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/airport-depot.pngAirport DepotAirport Depothttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/northern-airport-line-depot-unitary-plan.pngNorthern Airport Line Depot Unitary PlanNorthern Airport Line Depot Unitary Planhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/northern-airport-line-layout.pngNorthern Airport Line LayoutNorthern Airport Line Layout: Source: Auckland Transporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/northern-airport-line-depot-2.pngNorthern Airport Line Depot 2Northern Airport Line depot considerations Source: Airport to City Light Rail Transit Acceleration Strategyhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/northern-airport-line-depot.pngNorthern Airport Line depotNorthern Airport Line depot Source: Airport to City Light Rail Transit Acceleration Strategy2018-04-16T03:33:20+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/12/northern-airport-line-central-line-accelerated-auckland-transport-say-extremely-risky-while-crl-is-being-built/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/southern-airport-line-can-be-done.pngSouthern Airport Line can be doneSouthern Airport Line can be done Source: Auckland Transport2018-04-12T04:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/12/transport-minister-announces-new-chair-for-new-zealand-transport-agency-nzta/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/michael-stiassny-gettyimages-531115702-1120.jpgMichael-Stiassny-GettyImages-531115702-1120Michael Stiassny. Photo credit: Getty / File via Newshub http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2018/02/advisory-group-set-up-for-public-media-funding-commission.html 2018-04-11T07:04:31+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/11/auckland-council-and-civil-defence-update-2-clean-up-continues-around-auckland/2018-04-11T02:40:30+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/11/fuel-taxes-tax-on-the-poor-or-investing-in-our-lower-socio-economic-groups-on-equity-grounds/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/newman-airport.pngNewman Airport2018-04-10T23:50:35+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/10/auckland-council-announced-northern-airport-line-forgets-its-southern-sibbling/2018-04-09T20:24:50+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/09/we-are-doing-the-airport-lines-all-wrong-part-2-where-is-south-aucklands-green-line/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/green-trams-4.pngGreen Trams 4Source: @TransitSleuthhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/green-trams-3.pngGreen Trams 3Source: @TransitSleuth Could the Southern Airport Line be like this? Yes it canhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/green-trams-2.pngGreen Trams 2Source: @TransitSleuthhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/green-trams-1.pngGreen Trams 1Source: @TransitSleuth2018-04-09T02:45:02+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/09/ourmanukau-dutch-ideas-utrecht-overvecht-could-help-transform-manukau-transformmanukau-part-27/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180325175519_1.jpg20180325175519_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401192904_1.jpg20180401192904_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401192825_1.jpg20180401192825_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180401155433_1.jpg20180401155433_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180330185051_1.jpg20180330185051_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180330185032_1.jpg20180330185032_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180330185018_1.jpg20180330185018_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180330184714_1.jpg20180330184714_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180330184629_1.jpg20180330184629_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180330184617_1.jpg20180330184617_12018-04-08T21:49:07+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/08/manukau-bus-station-first-pictures-underwhelmed-putney-way-already-a-race-track-not-a-pedestrian-friendly-street-at-say-it-will-be/2018-04-08T01:40:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/07/we-are-doing-the-airport-lines-all-wrong-start-from-the-airport-not-from-the-city-centres/2018-04-06T21:49:33+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/06/making-a-1960s-street-grid-fit-for-the-21st-century/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/neighborhood-access-road1.jpgneighborhood-ringhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/busstopprofile1.jpgbus stop profilehttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bicycle-permeability21.jpgbicycle-permeabilityhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grid-new1.jpggrid-newhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bicycle-permeability.jpgFeatured Image -- 17406https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/overvecht111.jpgovervechthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grid-change1.jpggrid change2018-04-05T21:32:44+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/06/the-unitec-carrington-development-smart-urban-enclave-or-slum/2018-04-05T21:18:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/05/the-government-policy-statement-more-than-transport-it-is-also-a-community-builder/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-gps-labour-strategic-priorities.jpg2018-GPS-Labour-Strategic-PrioritiesThe 2018-2021 Government Policy Statement. Source: NZ Government via Greater Auckland 2018-04-04T07:27:48+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/19/the-southern-airport-line-more-than-a-light-rail-line-a-community-and-city-builder-too/2018-04-04T07:21:38+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/04/government-releases-draft-government-policy-statement-for-consultation-due-may-2/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/gps-2018-mk2.pngGPS 2018 MK2Second Stage GPS that includes more on rail and also Coastal Shipping Source: New Zealand Government https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/gps-2018-mk2-1.pngGPS 2018 MK2.1Transitional Rail Plan Source: New Zealand Government 2018-04-03T08:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/03/business-workers-and-tourists-with-bulky-bags-do-not-mix-well-on-a-bus-the-pitch-for-light-rail-on-the-southern-airport-line/2018-04-02T20:23:30+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/04/01/regional-rapid-rail-and-the-southern-airport-line-a-virtual-go/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/regional-rapid-rail-puhinui.jpgRegional Rapid Rail PuhinuiRegional Rapid Rail and the Southern Airport Line Source: Greater Auckland2018-03-31T20:28:31+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/28/mill-road-need-not-grandiose-motorways-simple-fixes-will-get-the-road-moving/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mill-road-2.pngMill Road 2Mill Road as of 7:34 am 28.03.182018-03-27T20:57:35+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/27/aucklandplan2050-had-my-say-in-general-support-but-plan-lacks-targets/2018-03-26T04:44:29+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/28/have-your-say-long-term-plan-2018-2028-and-auckland-plan-2050-out-for-consulation/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/nodes-map.pngNodes mapThe Nodes and Satellites Auckland Plan 2050 Source: Auckland Council 2018-03-26T02:18:42+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/26/should-manurewa-and-papakura-become-unlocks-or-transforms-urban-regeneration/2018-03-25T22:30:07+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2016/05/30/transformmanukau-600-apartments-on-the-way-part-15-of-the-manukau-city-centre-the-transform-series/2018-03-25T00:12:35+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/25/mt-albert-unitec-housing-project-formally-launches-kiwibuild/2018-03-25T00:08:45+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/21/finance-and-performance-committee-march-18-digests-urban-regeneration-and-no-to-manurewa-local-board/2018-03-22T03:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/22/council-business-class-travel-knocked-back-other-transparency-measures-introduced/2018-03-22T00:08:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/22/auckland-surpasses-100-billion-in-gdp-for-first-time-in-history/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/regional-gross-domestic-product-year-ended-march-2017-auckland.pngregional-gross-domestic-product-year-ended-march-2017-aucklandAuckland's regional economy as of 2017. Source: Stats NZhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/new-zealands-regional-economies-2017.pngnew-zealands-regional-economies-2017NZ economy as of 2017. Source: Stats NZ2018-03-21T22:41:47+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/20/national-policy-statement-on-urban-development-mk2-transit-orientated-developments-present-opportunity/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/102.jpgManukau Bus StationLooking east to west down Manukau Bus Station, Manukau Rail Station on far side under MIT building 2018-03-19T22:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/19/my-ideal-central-urban-development-authority/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/103.jpgManukau Bus StationI believe the inter city busses load up on this side 2018-03-18T21:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/18/the-daisy-apartments-why-did-we-do-it/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180102154817_1.jpg20180102154817_12018-03-21T04:29:12+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/16/ourmanukau-another-hotel-on-the-way-manukau-fast-becoming-a-destination-transformmanukau-part-26/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/manukau-hotel-development-6.jpgManukau Hotel Development 6Manukau Hotel Development - looking towards Wiri and the South 2018-03-15T20:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/15/upper-north-island-needs-its-version-of-an-auckland-spatial-plan/2018-03-14T06:07:48+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/14/manukau-bus-station-final-progress-due-to-open-next-month-april/2018-03-13T21:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/14/akhaveyoursay-marks-4300-submissions-back-to-long-term-plan-and-the-auckland-plan-in-first-10-days/2018-03-13T19:23:59+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/13/prefab-housing-and-automation-key-to-building-housing-in-auckland/2018-03-12T22:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/12/value-capture-taxes-an-international-best-practice-to-fund-transit-infrastructure/2018-03-11T23:58:43+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/09/correction-to-train-managers-to-remain-on-auckland-trains-auckland-transport-and-transdev-to-review-case-nzta-say-virtual-no/2018-03-09T04:14:14+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/08/mayoral-taskforce-reconvenes-to-advance-housing/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mins-and-mayor-housing-taskforce-8-mar-18.jpgMins and Mayor - Housing Taskforce 8 mAR 18Ministers Twyford and Salesa with Mayor Goff Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mins-and-housing-taskforce-8-mar-18.jpgMins and Housing Taskforce 8 Mar 18Minsters and Housing Taskforce. Source: Auckland Council Names coming soon 2018-03-08T03:44:52+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/08/aucklandplan2050-the-return-of-the-super-metropolitan-centre-with-the-nodes/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/unitary-plan-contradiction.jpgUnitary Plan contradictionThe ranking of the Centres Source: Auckland Unitary Plan2018-03-07T04:38:29+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/07/planning-committee-decision-digests-march-18-town-centre-regeneration-proceeds-takapuna-metropolitan-centre-gets-over-the-line/2018-03-06T19:08:52+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/06/creation-of-service-centre-hubs-consistent-with-aucklandplan2050-multi-nodal-city-approach/2018-03-06T00:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/06/aucklandplan2050-nodes-or-rather-auckland-becoming-a-multi-nodal-city/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/development-strategy-in-brief.pngDevelopment Strategy in briefDevelopment Strategy in brief Source: Auckland Plan 2050, Auckland Council2018-03-05T18:21:48+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/05/aucklandplan2050-transport-linking-auckland-in-and-out/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/public-transport-rtn-proposal-ap2050.pngPublic transport RTN Proposal AP2050Public transport RTN Proposal AP2050 Source: Auckland Planhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/example-of-an-ap2050-node-manukau.pngExample of an AP2050 Node - ManukauExample of an AP2050 Node - Manukau Source: Auckland Council2018-03-04T19:01:33+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/03/01/ourmanukau-putney-way-to-get-upgrade-to-become-a-peoples-space-transformmanukau-part-25/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/artists-impression-of-putney-way.jpgArtist's impression of Putney WayArtist's impression of Putney Way Source: Panuku Development Auckland 2018-02-28T06:03:54+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/28/agree-with-greater-auckland-aucklandplan-2050-does-lack-clear-targets/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/access-to-jobs-by-transit.pngAccess to jobs by transitAccess to jobs by transit Auckland Plan 2050 Source Auckland Council https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/access-to-jobs-by-car.pngAccess to jobs by carAccess to jobs by car Auckland Plan 2050 Source: Auckland Council2018-02-27T22:45:48+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/27/urban-geography-201-building-transit-right-first-time-everytime-lessons-from-strong-towns/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/branch-lines-via-jarret-walker.jpgBranch Lines via Jarret WalkerBranch Lines via Jarret Walker Source: Human Transit2018-02-26T00:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/26/auckland-train-strikes-start-today/2018-02-26T15:46:06+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/24/introducing-san-layton-city-a-citiesskylines-new-creation/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125712_1.jpgAnother of the harbourshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125715_11.jpgSan Layton City - a very flat map so prone to floodinghttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125734_1.jpgNuclear power stations being built to supply powerhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125749_1.jpgSwitch yard ready to go to deliver power to first residents and businesseshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125655_11.jpg20180217125655_1Developing blank land requires extensive planning and infrastructure builds https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125655_1.jpgSan Layton City looking towards the rangeshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125701_1.jpgSan Layton City looking towards one of two harbourshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125706_1.jpgLooking westwardshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180217125715_1.jpgFeatured Image -- 172302018-02-23T22:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/22/manukau-bus-station-build-nears-completion-open-date-set-for-april-bike-facilities-poor/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/first-buses-at-manukau-bus-station.jpgfirst-buses-at-manukau-bus-station2018-02-21T18:32:19+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/21/environment-and-community-committee-decision-digests-feb-18-waitakere-ranges-to-be-closed/2018-02-20T19:49:54+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/21/city-rail-link-main-tenders-delayed/2018-02-20T07:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/20/long-term-plan-2018-2028-and-auckland-plan-2050-the-refresh-nearly-set-for-consultation/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/auckland-plan-refresh-development-strat-consultation-draft-1.pngAuckland Plan refresh development strat consultation draft 1Auckland Plan refresh development strat consultation draft 1 Source: Auckland Council. NOTE DRAFT2018-02-19T08:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/15/americas-cup-bases-at-wynyard-quarter-confirmed-a-bit-of-both/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/america-cup-base-2.pngAmerica cup base 2The America's Cup option as agreed Source: Auckland Council https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/america-cup-base-1.pngAmerica Cup base 1The America's Cup option as agreed Source: Auckland Council 2018-02-14T04:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/14/planning-committee-digests-february-2018-congestion-urban-design-airport-rail-and-regional-rapid-rail/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/southern-airport-line-2.pngSouthern Airport Line 2The Southern Airport Line 2018 - Manukau to Botany2018-02-13T21:14:11+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/13/rapid-regional-rail-and-the-southern-airport-line/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/southern-airport-line-4.pngSouthern Airport Line 4A2B (Yellow) with LRT stations (red), potential central Manukau detour, bus routes and Manukau Bus/Rail Station https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/southern-airport-line-1.pngSouthern Airport Line 1The Southern Airport Line 2018 - Airport to Manukau via Puhinui Station 2018-02-12T06:31:25+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/12/mayor-wants-crackdown-on-dumping-no-initiatives-to-prevent-dumping/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/solaria-main-industry-21-03-2015.jpgSolaria main industry 21 03 20152018-02-11T21:51:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/12/more-chit-chat-another-housing-taskforce-gathers-to-solve-aucklands-housing-crisis/2018-02-09T08:13:17+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/08/southern-airport-line-presentation-all-set-to-go-for-february-13-to-planning-committee/2018-02-08T02:08:25+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/07/autonomous-vehicles-transit-the-city-and-urban-geography-an-urban-geographers-look/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/transport-movements-per-hour.jpgTransport Movements per hourTransport Movements per hour Source: Dale Bracewell - City of Vancouver https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/transport-movements-per-hour-2.jpgTransport Movements per hour 2Transport Movements per hour 2 Source: Dale Bracewell - City of Vancouver https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/vancouver-and-avs-with-transit-car.pngVancouver and AVs with transit carCar is a car no matter what Source: Dale Bracewell - City of Vancouver 2018-02-06T20:17:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/01/31/presentation-to-planning-committee-on-southern-airport-line-a-go/2018-02-05T05:23:23+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/05/sociable-neighbourhoods-reconnecting-isolated-suburbia/2018-02-04T02:19:04+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/02/01/aklconversations-on-the-auckland-plan-refresh-and-long-term-plan-transport-and-environment/2018-01-31T19:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/01/30/the-age-of-the-city-continues-2018-marks-next-phase-of-aucklands-evolution-a-brief-look-into-2018/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/southern-airport-line-0.pngSouthern Airport Line 0Airport to Botany Rapid Transit suggest route2018-01-29T19:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/01/26/uk-looks-at-lite-light-rail-could-it-have-applications-for-auckland/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dudley_verylightrail_rendering_920_650_80.jpgdudley_verylightrail_rendering_920_650_80A rendering of a “very light-rail” engineering hall (Credit: Cullinan Studio)  Source: Next City2018-01-26T00:10:38+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/01/25/breaking-news-draft-rltp-from-akltransport-signals-wholescale-cuts-to-transit-and-cycling-while-wanting-moar-roads/2018-01-25T08:21:39+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/01/24/urban-design-urban-geography-and-green-utility-vs-the-city-budget-a-citiesskylines-lesson/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102154809_1.jpg20180102154809_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102154751_1.jpg20180102154751_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102160053_1.jpg20180102160053_1Solarian Bendhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102160046_1.jpg20180102160046_1Solarian Bendhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102155702_1.jpg20180102155702_1Solarian Bendhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102155348_1.jpg20180102155348_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102155142_1.jpg20180102155142_1Underhill Heights. The high density development in the background is Laytonville City Centre. San Solaria runs two City Centres and two smaller nodes all connected by RTN that help slow down the need for constant Greenfield Urban Sprawl. The same applies to Auckland's nodes!https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102155139_1.jpg20180102155139_1Underhill Heightshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102155134_1.jpg20180102155134_1Underhill Heightshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102155029_1.jpg20180102155029_12018-01-23T20:55:47+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/01/22/the-southern-airport-line-and-transit-orientated-developments-rethinking-transit-and-developments-in-auckland/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ramada-suites.jpgRamada SuitesRamada Suites Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/100655869/25m-ramada-suites-manukau-pacific-centre-to-be-built-in-south-aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gold-coast-light-rail-station-1024x736.jpgGold-Coast-Light-Rail-Station-1024x736Gold Coast Light Rail Station Source: Greater Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sydney-lrt-george-st-2-1024x682.jpgSydney-LRT-George-St-2-1024x682George Street LRT - Sydney Source: Greater Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mt-roskill-light-rail.jpgmt-roskill-light-railCity Centre to Mangere Light Rail. Source: Auckland Transporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/inside-the-light-rail.jpginside-the-light-railImage: Artist's impression of the 2-carriage light rail. Source: Auckland Transporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/southern-airport-line-6.pngSouthern Airport Line 6The Southern Airport Line alternative route through Manukau creating a transit mall type environment . Route could also form the spine for a LLRT route. https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/southern-airport-line-5.pngSouthern Airport Line 5Airport to Botany through Manukau City Centre. Black - Heavy Rail, Blue = busses, Grey = possible LLRT route2018-01-19T03:41:40+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/01/16/redesigning-the-transit-network-citiesskylines-style-lessons-for-auckland/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171118152619_1.jpghttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180106145400_1.jpghttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180106154703_1.jpghttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102173048_1.jpgFeatured Image -- 17106https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/manukau-south-link-catchment-close-up-by-saeid-adli.jpghttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180102173048_11.jpg2018-01-15T21:00:33+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2018/01/08/summerseries-17-18-2018-marks-the-way-forward/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/papakura-courier-new-years-and-ltp-2.pngPapakura Courier New Years and LTP 2Source: Papakura Courier 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Minion CoffeeCOFFEE2018-01-01T19:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/27/summerseries-17-18-slow-down/2017-12-26T19:33:52+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/21/cost-of-moving-the-port-cars-outweighs-benefits-by-1-billion-and-10000-jobs/2017-12-21T08:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/19/summerseries-17-18-the-year-that-was-2017/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/airport-line-badge-of-honour.pngAirport Line badge of honourAirport Line badge of honour August 20172017-12-18T21:23:36+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/15/briefing-to-incoming-ministers-how-to-deliver-kiwi-build/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/housing-short-fall.pngHousing short fallHousing short fall Source: Briefing to Incoming Minister https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/housing-short-fall-and-uda.pngHousing short fall and UDAHousing short fall and UDA Source: Briefing to Incoming Minister 2017-12-14T19:48:07+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/14/mayor-phil-goffs-briefing-to-the-new-government/2017-12-13T05:39:22+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/13/kiwi-rail-on-a-rebuild-but-still-moves-the-goods-and-most-resilient-land-transport-option/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/value-of-rail-benefits-table1.jpgValue-of-Rail-Benefits-TableValue-of-Rail-Benefits-Table Source: Kiwi Railhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/value-of-rail.pngValue of railValue of rail Source: Kiwi Rail Briefing to Shareholding Ministers 2017-12-12T22:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/12/transport-agency-fail-over-vision-zero-with-waikato-expressway/2017-12-12T00:35:18+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/12/ministry-of-transport-and-nzta-briefing-to-incoming-ministers-leaves-a-lot-to-be-desired/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mot-bim-foreword.pngMoT BIM forewordMoT BIM Foreword from the CEO Source: https://www.scribd.com/document/366864333/Ministry-of-Transport-Briefing-to-Incoming-Minister via the Ministry of Transport2017-12-11T09:13:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/11/briefing-to-the-housing-minister-housing-is-not-in-a-good-state/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/housing-shortfall-via-bim.pngHousing shortfall via BIM Housing shortfall via BIM Source: https://www.scribd.com/document/366750359/BIM-2017-Housing-and-Urban-Development#2017-12-10T23:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/07/briefing-to-transport-housing-and-urban-development-minister-laying-out-the-built-and-urban-environment/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171119135443_1.jpg20171119135443_1San Solarian City looking from Lake Solariahttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bim-built-and-urban-system-2.pngBIM Built and Urban System 2BIM Built and Urban System 2 Source: MBIEhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bim-built-and-urban-system-1.pngBIM Built and Urban System 1BIM Built and Urban System 1 Source: 2017-12-07T01:04:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/06/silverdale-dairy-flat-hold-promise-of-local-jobs-large-greenfield-development-in-the-north-proposed/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dairy-flat-unitary-plan.pngdairy-flat-unitary-plandairy-flat-unitary-plan Source: https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2017/09/26/dairy-flat-future-urban-zone-planning-transit/ 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Council2017-12-03T20:39:22+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/04/twyford-because-if-we-dont-who-will-state-housing-drive-for-kiwis/2017-12-03T07:54:11+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/12/01/rail-it-proves-its-worth-time-and-time-again-no-matter-what-national-says/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/value-of-rail-benefits-table.jpgValue-of-Rail-Benefits-TableThe Value of Rail Source: Greater Auckland via Kiwi Rail2017-11-30T18:27:45+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/11/30/mayor-goff-introduces-first-10-year-budget-proposal-the-2018-2028-long-term-plan-6-2-rates-hike-likely/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ltp-2018-2028-mayoral-proposal.pngLTP 2018 2028 mayoral proposalLTP 2018 2028 mayoral proposal Source: Office of the Mayor Phil Goff 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2017-11-27T08:48:09+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/11/27/airport-lines-the-airport-access-business-case-and-light-rail-dominoes-all-falling-into-place/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171117102138_1.jpg20171117102138_1Light Rail down 4 lane boulevard Tree Lined and with separate cycle laneshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171117102111_1.jpg20171117102111_1Light Rail down 4 lane boulevard Tree Lined and with separate cycle laneshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171117101930_1.jpg20171117101930_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171117101926_1.jpg20171117101926_1Light Rail down 4 lane boulevard Tree Lined and with separate cycle laneshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171117101914_1.jpg20171117101914_1Light Rail down 4 lane boulevard Tree Lined and with separate cycle laneshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171117101905_1.jpgLight Rail down 4 lane boulevardLight Rail down 4 lane boulevard Tree Lined and with separate cycle laneshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/airport-and-bus-line-up.pngAirport and bus line upAirport and bus line up Source: https://www.scribd.com/document/365399828/Southern-Airport-Line-LRT-Alignment-Proposals-and-Final#https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/33-bus.png33 BusBus Routes through Manukau City Centre Source: Auckland Transporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/airport-line-through-manukau.pngAirport Line through ManukauAirport Line through Manukau Source: https://www.scribd.com/document/365399828/Southern-Airport-Line-LRT-Alignment-Proposals-and-Final#https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/southern-airport-line-lrt.pngSouthern Airport Line LRTSouthern Airport Line LRT Source: https://www.scribd.com/document/365399828/Southern-Airport-Line-LRT-Alignment-Proposals-and-Final#2017-11-25T08:01:25+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/11/23/transit-lines-transit-networks-and-urban-planning-is-auckland-missing-something/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/auckland-plan-refresh-7-november-2017.jpgAuckland Plan Refresh 7 november 2017Auckland Plan Refresh 7 November 2017 Source: Auckland Council https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/phil-twyford-2018-21-gps-change-page-1-1.jpgPhil-Twyford-2018-21-GPS-change-page-1-1Phil-Twyford-2018-21-GPS-change Source: 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base options_Halsey Wharf extensionHalsey Wharf extension Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171113_ac36-base-options_dispersed-clustered.jpg20171113_AC36 base options_Dispersed clusteredDispersed - Halsey Wharf, Hobson Wharf and Wynyard Point East Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171113_ac36-base-options_dispersed-central.jpg20171113_AC36 base options_Dispersed centralDispersed - Halsey Wharf and Westhaven Marina Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171113_ac36-base-options_captain-cook-west.jpg20171113_AC36 base options_Captain Cook westCaptain Cook west option Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171113_ac36-base-options_captain-cook-east.jpg20171113_AC36 base options_Captain Cook eastCaptain Cook east option Source: Auckland 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construction as of September 2017https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/002.jpgManukau Bus StationManukau Bus Station under construction as of September 2017https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_20171028_184135.jpgIMG_20171028_184135.jpgThe Three Lines committed to by Labour The NW LRT Line, the Northern Airport Line and the Southern Airport Line. 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Toderianhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/deaths-1921-2015.pngDeaths-1921-2015Deaths-1921-2015 Source: Ministry of Transport2017-10-16T19:44:10+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/10/16/mega-read-cant-talk-about-port-of-auckland-without-talking-about-south-auckland-its-called-industry-stupid/2017-10-15T23:19:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/10/13/time-to-talk-speed-that-is-residential-speed-limits-being-lowered/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/safer-speed-limits.jpgSafer Speed LimitsSafer Speed Limits Source: Manukau 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Part 1 Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/goal-2-p9.jpgGoal 2 p9Goal 2.9 of Manukau Framework Plan Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/goal-2-p8.jpgGoal 2 p8Goal 2.8 of Manukau Framework Plan Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/goal-2-p7.jpgGoal 2 p7Goal 2.7 of Manukau Framework Plan Source: Panuku Development Auckland2017-03-31T06:28:42+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/31/new-maintenance-contract-for-auckland-parks-heralds-new-era/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/005.jpg005Hayman Park2017-03-30T23:26:05+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/30/planning-committee-march-28-digests-decision-on-mooring-dolphin/2017-03-29T19:10:24+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/29/ourmanukau-key-move-2-creating-a-vibrant-heart-part-22-of-the-transformmanukau-series/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/step-4-and-5-of-manukau-framework-plan.jpgStep 4 and 5 of Manukau Framework PlanStep 4 and 5 of Manukau Framework Plan Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/step-3-of-framework-plan.jpgStep 3 of Framework PlanStep 3 of Framework Plan Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/step-1-and-2-of-framework-plan.jpgStep 1 and 2 of Framework PlanStep 1 and 2 of Framework Plan Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-oppportunities-2-of-2.jpgManukau Oppportunities 2 of 2Manukau Oppportunities 2 of 2 Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-opportunities-1-of-2.jpgManukau Opportunities 1 of 2Manukau Opportunities 1 of 2 Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-challenges-2-of-2.jpgManukau Challenges 2 of 2Manukau Challenges 2 of 2 Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-challenges-1-of-2.jpgManukau Challenges 1 of 2Manukau Challenges 1 of 2 Source: Panuku Development Auckland2017-03-28T09:38:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/28/council-releases-report-into-the-westgate-metropolitan-centre-saga/2017-03-28T00:14:41+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/27/ourmanukau-framework-plan-how-good-is-it-part-21-of-the-transformmanukau-series/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-station-road-redevelopment-options.jpgManukau station road redevelopment optionsManukau station road redevelopment options Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/key-move-5_web-words.jpgKey move 5_web wordsManukau Station Road option 3 redevelopment potential Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/key-move-2_-web-words.jpgKey move 2_ web wordsKey Move 2: Creating a Vibrant Heart in Manukau. Source: Panuku Development Auckland2017-03-26T05:25:43+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/26/airport-line-briefing-notes-go-for-a-walk/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/light-rail-to-airport-and-manukau.jpgLight Rail to Airport and ManukauLight Rail to Airport and Manukau Source: Auckland Transport and NZTA2017-03-25T22:52:33+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/24/transformmanukau-becomes-ourmanukau-as-framework-plan-released/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ket-move-3-map.jpgKet move 3 mapKey Move Three in regards to Wiri Source: Panuku Development Auckland 2017-03-23T23:33:13+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/27/have-your-say-for-the-council-annual-budget-why-i-went-with-the-3-5-rates-rise/2017-03-23T22:19:32+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/24/new-south-auckland-bus-network-experiencing-high-patronage-growth/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-south-auckland-bus-network-feb-17-update-2.jpgNew South Auckland Bus Network Feb 17 update 2New South Auckland Bus Network Feb 17 update 2 Source: Auckland Transporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-south-auckland-bus-network-feb-17-update-1.jpgNew South Auckland Bus Network Feb 17 update 1New South Auckland Bus Network Feb 17 update 1 Source: Auckland Transport2017-03-23T23:38:16+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/24/heavy-rail-has-the-goods-in-moving-people-to-and-from-adele-concert/2017-03-23T20:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/23/governing-body-decides-on-public-consultation-for-easter-sunday-trading/2017-03-23T00:01:42+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/23/building-community-through-urban-design-run-up-to-next-transformmanukau-chapters/2017-03-22T19:57:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/22/manukau-bus-station-takes-shape-transformmanukau/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/003.jpg003Manukau Bus Station getting its first frames2017-03-21T19:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/21/transformmanukau-news-coming-friday-also-manukau-gets-new-hotel/2017-03-20T20:11:04+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/20/i-smell-nimbyism-in-denying-south-auckland-employment-and-hospitality/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-hotel-development-5.jpgManukau Hotel Development 5Manukau Hotel Development 5 Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-hotel-development-4.jpgManukau Hotel Development 4Manukau Hotel Development 4 Source: Panuku Development Aucklandhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-hotel-development-3.jpgManukau Hotel Development 3Manukau Hotel Development 3 Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-hotel-development-2.jpgManukau Hotel Development 2Manukau Hotel Development 2 Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/manukau-hotel-development.jpgManukau Hotel DevelopmentManukau Hotel Development Source: Auckland Council2017-03-20T19:17:38+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/21/auckland-2040-withdraw-unitary-plan-appeals/2017-03-20T08:17:32+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/19/beer-gives-advice-on-urbanism-no-seriously-it-did/2017-03-18T20:17:11+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/19/aucklanders-band-together-after-monster-storm-questions-for-watercare/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/watercare_staff_with_spillway_at_mangatawhiri_dam.jpgWatercare_staff_with_spillway_at_Mangatawhiri_DamMangatawhiri Dam spilling after the storm. Source: Watercare https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/hunua_dams_composite.jpgHunua_dams_compositeHunua Dams with and without silt Source: Watercare2017-03-18T20:01:24+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/17/can-malls-blend-into-the-urban-fabric/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/017.jpg017Manukau Court looking towards the mall 2017-03-18T05:23:03+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/16/environment-and-community-committee-digests-march-2017/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170212195332_1.jpg20170212195332_12017-03-15T19:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/16/a-day-on-bus-route-17-in-citiesskylines/2017-03-15T19:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/14/can-or-could-southern-auckland-house-another-mall/2017-03-14T00:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/13/stadiums-watercare-and-housing-do-not-mix/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170218195339_1.jpg20170218195339_1Trams running past the stadiumhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170218195317_1.jpg20170218195317_1Trams running past the stadium2017-03-12T08:12:54+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/09/auckland-plan-refresh-spatial-development-ideas-for-southern-auckland/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/018.jpgSpatial Development - Papakura, Drury and PaerataSpatial Development ideas - Papakura, Drury and Paeratahttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/017.jpgSpatial Development - Papakura and DrurySpatial Development ideas - Papakura and Druryhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/016.jpgSpatial Development northern Southern AucklandSpatial Development ideas from Otahuhu to Manukau and the Airporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/015.jpgSpatial Ideas in Southern AucklandSome ideas from Otahuhu down to Pareatahttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/014.jpgSouthern Auckland Spatial IdeasWorking on where to place stuff in the Southern Auckland Future Urban Zone areashttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/airport-line-mk2-3-2.jpgairport-line-mk2-3-2Both the heavy rail option from Otahuhu and the Botany LRT Line. Close up2017-03-08T21:41:22+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/08/the-auckland-donut-a-presentation-to-the-council-planning-committee/2017-03-07T08:31:56+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/06/auckland-the-donut-city/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/auckland-development-donut.jpgauckland-development-donutThe Auckland Development Donuthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/0071.jpg0076 car passenger train at Manukau Station 2017-03-06T02:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/06/what-to-do-with-that-1-billion-infrastructure-grant/2017-03-05T21:22:49+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/03/planning-committee-march-7-agenda-presentation-to-committee-on-aucklands-boom/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/010.jpg010Train at Manukau Station2017-03-03T20:35:39+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/02/off-to-the-council-planning-committee-topic-aucklands-boom-the-pressures-facing-southern-auckland/2017-03-01T23:47:27+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/02/travelling-down-the-subways-citiesskylines/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220925_1.jpg20170211220925_1Maybe one day we might get rail to the Airport?https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220917_1.jpg20170211220917_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220912_1.jpg20170211220912_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220854_1.jpg20170211220854_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220836_1.jpg20170211220836_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220828_1.jpg20170211220828_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220820_1.jpg20170211220820_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220815_11.jpg20170211220815_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220804_1.jpg20170211220804_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211220800_1.jpg20170211220800_12017-03-01T19:43:08+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/02/cities-skylines-to-officially-introduce-mass-transit/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211190402_1.jpg20170211190402_1https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170211211450_1.jpgFeatured Image -- 156462017-03-01T19:41:51+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/03/01/200000-new-residents-where-to-house-them-and-employment-in-south-auckland/2017-02-28T08:21:59+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/28/have-your-say-in-the-annual-auckland-budget/2017-02-27T23:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/24/urban-geography-western-sydney-to-get-new-city-willdoes-auckland-get-a-new-city-too/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/urban-geography.jpgurban-geographyhttps://www.slideshare.net/lwolberg/cities-11-urban-geography-111https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/001.jpg001The GHD Aerotropolis exercise 2017-02-23T22:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/23/new-west-sydney-aerotropolis-gives-rare-opportunity-to-design-new-city/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/015.jpg015Badgerys Creek Airport annotated https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/012.jpg012My new Badgerys Creek Airport Cityhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/006.jpg006Badgerys Creek Airport Transport spines https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/public-transport-manukau.jpgPublic transport ManukauPublic transport Manukau Source: MRCagney http://maps.mrcagney.webfactional.com/map/M-RK6W2F6pqVQMC2017-02-22T21:48:35+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/21/have-your-say-manurewa-takanini-and-papakura-area-plan/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/manurewa-takanini-papakura-area-plan-map.jpgmanurewa-takanini-papakura-area-plan-mapIntegrated Area Plan for Manurewa, Takanini and Papakura. Source: Auckland Council2017-02-20T20:34:28+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/20/mayoral-housing-taskforce-leaves-out-two-biggest-players/2017-02-20T01:05:20+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/20/mayoral-taskforce-to-look-at-housing-issue-in-auckland/2017-02-19T20:48:07+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/19/waterview-tunnels-already-fail-before-opening/2017-02-18T19:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/02/16/the-third-rail-main-inches-closer/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/third-main-slide.pngthird-main-slideThe Third Main Source: Transport Blog via Kiwi 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Road jammed up Source: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11786056#pq=1Trwjn2017-01-23T23:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/01/23/so-you-have-marched-now-what/2017-01-22T23:56:46+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/01/20/auckland-transport-post-city-rail-link-run-pattern-to-be-desired/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/crl-post-ops-mk2-my-version.pngcrl-post-ops-mk2-my-versionCRL ops Pre North Shore Linehttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/crl-rail-network-ops-plan.jpgcrl-rail-network-ops-planCity Rail Link operations plan Source: http://transportblog.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Post-CRL-rail-network-ops-plan.jpghttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/crl-pre-and-post-rail-network-maps-1024x491.jpgcrl-pre-and-post-rail-network-maps-1024x491Pre and Post City Rail Link run patterns: Source: 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park2017-01-03T00:19:17+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/01/02/2017-marks-5th-anniversary-of-talking-southern-auckland/2017-01-01T22:21:00+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2017/01/02/summerseries-day-at-the-botanical-gardens/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/020.jpgCatI spy a cat and some henshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/019.jpgSummer VegetablesSummer Vegetables and berrieshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/007.jpgFruit TreesAuckland is a bit dry which means irrigating the fruit treeshttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/004.jpgNectarinesNectarines from the tree The Waxeyes decided to get in first but I cant complain when they also keep Whitefly and Aphids at bayhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/016.jpgJerusha on her bikeKids riding free on their bikes https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/015.jpgPanorama shot of GardensA panorama shot of the botanical gardens looking west 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Gardens2017-01-01T19:42:35+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2016/12/29/summerseries-humanising-auckland-through-transport/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/transport-hierarchy-3.jpgtransport-hierarchy-3https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/transport-hierarchy-2.jpgtransport-hierarchy-22016-12-28T20:49:33+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2016/12/27/summerseries-christmas-sucks-thanks-to-tornado-citiesskylines/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161226170855_1.jpg20161226170855_12016-12-27T01:34:15+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2016/12/22/city-rail-link-chair-appointed/2016-12-22T01:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2016/12/21/summerseries-third-world-infrastructure-walking-to-the-airport/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/walking-to-the-airport.jpgwalking-to-the-airportThe second truck can be seen on its side, and people can be seen out of their cars wheeling suitcases towards Auckland Airport. 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Source: Auckland Councilhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cllr-penny-hulse-and-parul-sood-with-the-team.jpgcllr-penny-hulse-and-parul-sood-with-the-teamCouncillor Penny Hulse and Parul Sood with the AUT team. Source: Auckland Council. https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cllr-penny-hulse-parul-sood-with-aut-chefs-and-council-wastewise-advisors.jpgcllr-penny-hulse-parul-sood-with-aut-chefs-and-council-wastewise-advisorsCouncillor Penny Hulse and Parul Sood with AUT chefs and Council wastewise advisors. 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networkhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/airport-line-mk2-4-3.jpgairport-line-mk2-4-3Manukau and Airport section of the heavy rail networkhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/airport-line-mk2-4-2.jpgairport-line-mk2-4-2Isthmus section of the heavy rail network https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/airport-line-mk2-4-1.jpgairport-line-mk2-4-1West section of heavy rail networkhttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/airport-line-mk2-3-1.jpgairport-line-mk2-3-1Both the heavy rail option from Otahuhu and the Botany LRT Line. 2016-10-31T07:51:06+00:00monthlyhttps://voakl.net/2016/10/31/airport-light-rail-case-study-contained-errors-prompting-review-back-to-heavy-rail/https://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/botany-line-at-version.jpgbotany-line-at-versionAT's proposals for the Botany Line to the Airport Source: Auckland Transporthttps://voakl.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/botany-line-at-version-catchment.jpgbotany-line-at-version-catchmentBotany Line with 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