A progressive transport agenda for Auckland

A progressive transport agenda for Auckland

On 23 May I took part in a panel discussion with Patrick Reynolds (Transport Blog contributor) and Phil Twyford MP (Labour’s Transport spokesperson) on the future of transport in Auckland. The event was organised by the Auckland Labour Isthmus Hub...
Hearing to save 6 Pohutukawa Trees

Hearing to save 6 Pohutukawa Trees

Over a 2 day hearing commissioners have been considering the evidence regarding  Auckland Transport’s Notice Requirement to remove 6 mature pohutukawa trees to provide for an additional left turn lane over 820  Great North Road. The  Waitematā Local Board, as...
Opening of Grafton Gully cycleway

Opening of Grafton Gully cycleway

It was an uncomplicated pleasure to attend the opening of the Grafton Cycleway on the morning of 6 September. I have been watching the construction of the cycleway along the edge of the Grafton Gully with great anticipation. The word ‘transformational’ is somewhat...