Monthly Archives: May 2015

Trams to make a comeback? – Auckland’s 21st century Light Rail future

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Mike Lee

Auckland Transport’s announcement in January that it was seriously investigating a Light Rail solution for Auckland as a part of the draft Regional Land Transport Plan, came as a surprise to a lot of people but it’s the best news … Continue reading →

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With hundreds of millions of ratepayers and taxpayers money going into public transport, the question is, are we getting value for money?

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Mike Lee

Memorandum To: Mayor and Councillors From: Michael Lee, Auckland Councillor. Date: 7 May 2015 Subject: Rail Operating Costs I am providing this memo at the request of the Budget workshp of 6 May. I have periodically raised with Councillors and … Continue reading →

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Waitemata Harbour, Port and waterfront – Auckland Council leadership in over its head

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Mike Lee

Despite the mayor and council chief executive’s belated warnings, the Ports of Auckland appears to be pushing ahead with the $22m first stage of extending the Bledisloe container terminal nearly 100 metres out into the harbour. Thumbing its nose at … Continue reading →

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