Tag: eastern busway
Howick Ward Councillors urge locals to have their say
Auckland Council is now seeking feedback on the 10-year Budget, what’s important to you, and how to pay for it.
Howick Ward councillors Sharon Stewart...
COMMENT: I thank you, Pakuranga, for your faith
It has been an enormous privilege to serve as your MP these last three years and I am grateful to have been re-elected to...
OPINION: ‘Economy and Kiwis’ future key focus’
By Simeon Brown
2020 has been one of the toughest years in living memory for many of us as the Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged the...
Ahem, that’s not quite right; Bailey bridges aren’t new
I see on Times Online you mentioned the Pakuranga bus bridge being pushed out as being a first.
This is strictly incorrect as that is...
Eastern Busway:AMETI bridge creeps across river
In a first for New Zealand, a new bridge is being slowly pushed across the Tamaki River as part of the $1.4 billion Eastern...
National’s transport package will get East Auckland Moving
On Friday last week, I was excited to join National Party leader Judith Collins as she delivered her first major speech since taking on...
Nats transport plan: eastern projects targeted
Today’s announcement that a National Government would complete construction of the Eastern Busway and the Reeves Road Flyover in full by 2025 is a...
Jami-Lee Ross:Transport minister considering Eastern Busway
Parliament has recently been legislating measures to fast-track infrastructure projects as an economic booster in the wake of Covid-19.
With all infrastructure, particularly roading projects,...
‘Emergency Budget is a lose-lose for Pakuranga’
Auckland Council has released its Emergency Budget (May 29) in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, and amongst its cost-saving proposals comes an...
Big beams in place: Eastern Busway on schedule
Progress to build stage 1 of the Eastern Busway is within budget and on schedule for completion in 2021. Work to build the new...
Botany needs a park and ride – MP
The full potential of two major public transport initiatives in East Auckland will only be realised if a park and ride facility is established...
COMMENT: A year of action and progress
Since returning to Parliament at the start of the year, I've spent a lot of time talking to locals and knocking on thousands of...
MP continues push for Botany busway
One of East Auckland’s busiest roads could be the key to unlocking local residents’ access to fast and efficient public transport.
Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross...
Transport interchange marks major progress
A new $60 million rail and bus interchange is being hailed as part of a goal of creating a rapid transit connection between Auckland...
Construction starts on $1.4b Eastern Busway
High frequency, rapid transit bus travel for East Auckland is a step closer with construction underway for the first stage of the Eastern Busway...
Pakuranga locals speak up on traffic management plans
It was a full house at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club last week.
Around 200 people turned up to a public meeting held by Pakuranga...
$100 million contract for Eastern Busway construction signed
The contract for the next $100million construction stage of the Eastern Busway has officially been signed.
Today Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff joined...
First house demolished for Eastern Busway
The first of 61 houses along Pakuranga Road came crashing down this morning to make way for the AMETI Eastern Busway. It’s been a...
AMETI busway opens door to Plaza redevelopment
After years of waiting, GYP Properties Pte (GYPP) is pleased the design plans for the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway have...
Ross: Even more taxes coming
Last week the Ardern-Peters Government confirmed their transport policy with their finalised Government Policy Statement on Land Transport. This confirmation brings with it some...
Busway approved, less than 40 minutes to Britomart
Auckland Council has approved consent for the second stage of a busway that will get you from Botany to Britomart in less than 40...
Find out more about AMETI Eastern Busway
Auckland Transport will be holding a series of information sessions about AMETI Eastern Busway to keep Aucklanders informed about the current designs and timelines...
Archaeological work to commence as part of AMETI
AMETI Eastern Busway has reached another important milestone this week with the start of pre-construction work on the Panmure to Pakuranga stage of this...