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They could heap more costs on tourism businesses but they could also help clear traffic and combat climate change.
The tender process has begun for two major Auckland projects: Auckland Light Rail and the Additional Waitematā Harbour Connections.
Works start soon on the new centre, with changes coming for commercial and public pick-up and drop-off.
Michele Kernahan has been appointed chief executive officer for Ritchies Transport.
The government has announced a support package to counter rising fuel prices caused by the ‘current global energy crisis’.
A Consumer NZ poll has found that 81% of New Zealanders are driving less due to rising fuel prices.
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The government will bring forward plans for an additional Waitematā Harbour Crossing.
The government is introducing a sustainable biofuels mandate to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
Partly underground metro and tram options are being considered for the Auckland light rail link between the central city and the airport.
As part of the larger project to upgrade State Highway 20B near Auckland Airport, mass transit bus lanes will shortly be completed at the George Bolt entrance to the facility, increasing the speed and frequency of access possible.
The coroner’s report into the 2018 crash that killed 11-year-old Hannah Francis may prompt stricter safety standards.
Transport unions are asking whether the fuel type for the new inter-island ferries can be switched to a more environmentally-friendly option.
The opening of two bridges across the Northern Motorway marks the completion of the government’s $26.6m Northcote Safe Cycle Route.
Seatoun Wharf in Wellington will close on 23 July or 12 months for repairs and upgrades.
Permits for Lime and Flamingo due to expire end-August.
Metlink seeking operator for new service.
Lime leaves after weighing up factors following new bylaw.
Saturday train services to to be extended.
Trial projects part of Waka Kotahi-NZ Transport Agency’s Innovating Streets for People programme.
A project to significantly improve transport links in Queenstown and reduce congestion for locals and visitors in the tourism hotspot has secured government approval.
Auckland City Council is close to signing a deal with a developer to build a new cable car service across the city’s harbour.
EVs – like Nomad Safaris’ Tesla – can play a bigger role in tourism, says the Climate Change Commission.
The Ministry of Transport has updated its Alert Levels 1 and 2: Covid-19 Guidance for Transport Operators document.
A draft plan for an $8bn upgrade in Waikato transport infrastructure has been signed-off for public consultation.
With NZ Bus ending its Airport Flyer service in November last year, the region’s public transport users have been left with no direct access to the airport.
The hub would be a major connection point for buses, as well as providing a rail station for the Waikato to Auckland passenger rail service Te Huia.
Auckland Transport is making cuts to its public transport service in response to Auckland Council’s emergency budget and customer demand.
The Ministry of Transport is still encouraging physical distancing on public transport even though it is no longer mandatory.
Wearing a face covering on public transport and planes will be compulsory at Covid-19 alert level 2 and above.
Auckland Transport is advising public transport users in the region to follow alert level 3 guidance and only use public transport when essential.
Wellington’s Cable Car will be back in service from this Saturday 8 August after its annual maintenance shutdown.
NZ Bus has resumed its Wellington Airport Flyer service.
Queuing for a carpark will become ‘a thing of the past’ at Mt Ruapehu’s Turoa and Whakapapa Ski Fields, says Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.
Auckland will receive around $1.4m in new funding from the Government’s Innovating Streets for People programme.
The first regional transport projects of the $12bn New Zealand Upgrade Programme are underway.
Avis and Budget Car Rentals have removed cancellation fees for booking made before 31 August 2020.
Physical distancing measures meant there would be reduced seating capacity, and services might run at a loss.
Wellington-based Rover Tours Group says the Government’s wage subsidy has enabled it to keep operating, and it is now offering a free service.
Airlines will still be required to severely restrict their capacity to meet physical distancing requirements at Covid-19 alert level 2, according to the Ministry of Transport.
A passenger ferry service between Kawau Island and Auckland’s mainland will continue so residents can replenish supplies and access essential services.
Legislative changes to driver licensing and vehicle certification requirements will help drivers safely navigate the Covid-19 lockdown.
Auckland Transport has updated its AT Mobile app to show users how many people are on a train in real time.
The Bus and Coach Association says it is “dumbfounded” by the suggestion of one union organisation that bus companies are ‘double dipping’ on the Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme.
The Government will invest a record $54b in its balanced transport policy over the next decade.
Metlink is rolling out new precautionary cleaning measures across rail, bus, and ferry today to give passengers further peace of mind.
A further $13.4m will be spent on improving State Highway 43 the Forgotten World Highway.
Convoys in and out of Milford Sound Piopiotahi are set to be ongoing as work continues on repairing the road following adverse weather that closed the highway in February.
Convoys of buses for visitors and essential services vehicles to Milford Sound Piopiotahi are continuing this week, with a small change in frequency and timing from Thursday.
The first convoys, including visitor buses into Milford Sound Piopiotahi since the torrential rain of just over a fortnight ago, have gone smoothly.
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