Transport Funding
Government shakes up transport funding
The government has announced plans to increase public transport funding, initiatives to encourage walking and cycling, and a cut in funding for state highways. Jane Patterson discusses the details… Video, Audio
Plans on track for light rail in Auckland now govt is on board
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today, where she confirmed the Goverment will fund its share of the Auckland transport plans Labour announced during the campaign. Video, Audio
Auckland Mayor on Auckland transport funding
The Mayor of Auckland Len Brown says most Aucklanders would be happy paying motorway charges if it meant traffic congestion eased in the city. Audio
Aucklanders divided over transport funding plans
Some Aucklanders say they'd grudgingly pay a motorway toll or higher rates if it would ease the city's transport woes. Audio
Auckland Mayor Len Brown on transport funding gap
A multi-sector advisory board is proposing a charge of up to two dollars eighty per motorway trip, or else rates and petrol taxes will have to go higher. Audio
Transport Minister skeptical
The Transport Minister Simon Bridges is not convinced Aucklanders face dire traffic gridlock if they don't get the money and new projects the council wants. Audio
Government cool on Auckland motorway toll plan
Aucklanders may have to pay for each motorway trip they take, and motorists nationwide could pay more for petrol under proposals to boost transport funding, mainly in Auckland. Audio
