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Fixing Northland's rail network to relocate the Ports of Auckland will come with a hefty price tag
6th Mar 19, 12:37pm
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Fixing Northland's rail network to relocate the Ports of Auckland will come with a hefty price tag
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff should find money for an apparent City Rail Link shortfall instead of worrying about light rail
7th Feb 19, 3:25pm
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Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff should find money for an apparent City Rail Link shortfall instead of worrying about light rail
Twyford says Waikato councils to consider business case for a start-up Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service to begin in 2020
15th Nov 18, 11:57am
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Twyford says Waikato councils to consider business case for a start-up Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service to begin in 2020
Transport Minister touts boost for regions in Transport Agency's 3-yearly investment plan; Trucking lobby complains funding's being diverted to 'pet political projects of dubious economic merit'
31st Aug 18, 2:10pm
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Transport Minister touts boost for regions in Transport Agency's 3-yearly investment plan; Trucking lobby complains funding's being diverted to 'pet political projects of dubious economic merit'
UK Investment Minister says British infrastructure firms will 'literally help build NZ's future' with preparations for NZ/UK FTA negotiations underway
16th Aug 18, 2:35pm
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UK Investment Minister says British infrastructure firms will 'literally help build NZ's future' with preparations for NZ/UK FTA negotiations underway
The Government will spend $50 million on an ‘investment package’ in Northland which includes funding for potentially ‘upgrading and expanding’ the Northland rail line
1st Jun 18, 11:40am
by Jason Walls
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The Government will spend $50 million on an ‘investment package’ in Northland which includes funding for potentially ‘upgrading and expanding’ the Northland rail line
Phils Twyford & Goff unveil $28 bln decade long Auckland transport plan including light rail, Penlink & Mill Rd, heavy rail & bus upgrades, safety improvements, plus more dedicated cycle lanes
26th Apr 18, 9:02am
by Jason Walls
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Phils Twyford & Goff unveil $28 bln decade long Auckland transport plan including light rail, Penlink & Mill Rd, heavy rail & bus upgrades, safety improvements, plus more dedicated cycle lanes
Government slams National for trying to garner support for 'non-existent' roading projects it campaigned on before the election
10th Jan 18, 4:06pm
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Government slams National for trying to garner support for 'non-existent' roading projects it campaigned on before the election
Lessons from Jim Anderton’s time as Industry and Regional Development Minister might well provide a valuable road map to how Winston Peters will be courted by Labour and National
29th Sep 17, 5:02am
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Lessons from Jim Anderton’s time as Industry and Regional Development Minister might well provide a valuable road map to how Winston Peters will be courted by Labour and National
Labour pledges to connect Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga through a rapid rail network, as well as double funding for regional road projects; Green Party commits to providing young people with free public transport
21st Aug 17, 11:42am
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Labour pledges to connect Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga through a rapid rail network, as well as double funding for regional road projects; Green Party commits to providing young people with free public transport
Auckland transport set to be next election campaign battleground as Labour gears up for rail announcement; National's also making moves; Could they end up in agreement come 23 September?
6th Aug 17, 6:02am
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Auckland transport set to be next election campaign battleground as Labour gears up for rail announcement; National's also making moves; Could they end up in agreement come 23 September?
Ben Ross for The Spinoff delves into the business case for greater freight efficiency in South Auckland and says rail destroys roading
29th Jul 17, 7:44am
by Guest
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Ben Ross for The Spinoff delves into the business case for greater freight efficiency in South Auckland and says rail destroys roading
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Transport - Freight and Rail
27th May 17, 9:08am
by Julia Wiener
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Transport - Freight and Rail
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Transport - Public Transport
27th May 17, 9:07am
by Julia Wiener
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Transport - Public Transport
RBNZ says Kaikoura quakes could cost NZ$3-8 billion, including up to NZ$3 bln of Govt spend and up to NZ$5 bln of insurance; still confident on economy; says insurers can handle claims
30th Nov 16, 4:05pm
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RBNZ says Kaikoura quakes could cost NZ$3-8 billion, including up to NZ$3 bln of Govt spend and up to NZ$5 bln of insurance; still confident on economy; says insurers can handle claims
David Lupton says we need appropriate charges for infrastructure and services so the choices people make do not impose financial burdens on others
21st May 16, 7:02am
by Guest
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David Lupton says we need appropriate charges for infrastructure and services so the choices people make do not impose financial burdens on others
The team from NZIER Auckland on the Donald's long, thick idea; older women; expanding middle class?; NZ brand, Mid-East heat; cheap oil good?; refugee opportunities; Brazil's woes; Dilbert & more; with John Clarke
22nd Apr 16, 11:08am
by Guest
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The team from NZIER Auckland on the Donald's long, thick idea; older women; expanding middle class?; NZ brand, Mid-East heat; cheap oil good?; refugee opportunities; Brazil's woes; Dilbert & more; with John Clarke
Key announces earlier starts to Auckland City Rail Link project and East-West motorway connecting Penrose to Onehunga; extra NZ$115 mln planned for regional roads
27th Jan 16, 12:38pm
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Key announces earlier starts to Auckland City Rail Link project and East-West motorway connecting Penrose to Onehunga; extra NZ$115 mln planned for regional roads
Christina Leung on whether countries are stealing growth from each other, why Americans are gloomy when their economy's improving, lack of respect for women economists, rail, Dilbert & more
20th Nov 15, 10:02am
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Christina Leung on whether countries are stealing growth from each other, why Americans are gloomy when their economy's improving, lack of respect for women economists, rail, Dilbert & more
Geoff Simmons calls for a 'rational comparison' of the costs of moving freight by rail or road. He suspects the way infrastructure costs are treated will be important factors
31st Oct 15, 10:03am
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Geoff Simmons calls for a 'rational comparison' of the costs of moving freight by rail or road. He suspects the way infrastructure costs are treated will be important factors
John Key and Bill English don't see global stock rout or slowing Chinese economy leading to NZ recession; English says deficit next year possible; warns KiwiRail regularly costing NZ$200 mln/yr
25th Aug 15, 12:47pm
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John Key and Bill English don't see global stock rout or slowing Chinese economy leading to NZ recession; English says deficit next year possible; warns KiwiRail regularly costing NZ$200 mln/yr
Auckland Mayor Len Brown spruiks Unitary Plan, says short of putting barbed wire around city and telling Aucklanders to stop having babies, the city will grow
30th May 13, 2:42pm
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Auckland Mayor Len Brown spruiks Unitary Plan, says short of putting barbed wire around city and telling Aucklanders to stop having babies, the city will grow
BusinessDesk: KiwiRail the main beneficiary of Future Investment Fund proceeds from MightyRiverPower sell-down
24th May 12, 2:48pm
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BusinessDesk: KiwiRail the main beneficiary of Future Investment Fund proceeds from MightyRiverPower sell-down
BusinessDesk: Kiwirail expects writedowns to ensure “the assets are correctly valued”
23rd Apr 12, 2:16pm
BusinessDesk: Kiwirail expects writedowns to ensure “the assets are correctly valued”
Quakes won't deter govt on nationwide infrastructure plan; Will spend NZ$17 bln in next 4 yrs on top of NZ$5.5 bln quake cash
4th Jul 11, 4:03pm
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Quakes won't deter govt on nationwide infrastructure plan; Will spend NZ$17 bln in next 4 yrs on top of NZ$5.5 bln quake cash