Unlocking value and choice in getting around
An excellent new £4.5b Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy was recently released in the UK. Low cost, high value, win win.
The policy has three key objectives: 1. Enable more people, particularly the least active, to benefit from physical activity through active travel
2.…
15 Comments KiwiRail on line closures
For many years, Auckland’s rail network has been going through a substantial, and disruptive, rebuild. While the programme is reaching its end date, with CRL opening later this year it’s vital we no longer see this level of disruption on the rail network again.…
Labour’s Fare Cap Election Policy
The Labour Party has finally delivered an election policy: it’s about transport and the cost of living, and we think it’s a good one – they propose capping the cost of public transport.
Labour will make it cheaper for New Zealanders to catch the bus or train, by capping weekly fares at just $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 a week everywhere else in New Zealand.…
Weekly Roundup 12-June-2026
Hello again Friday, it’s nice to see you. Here’s some of the things that have caught our attention this week. This Week in Greater Auckland On Monday Jolisa dug into to the details on Auckland Council’s housing decisionmaking this week
On Wednesday we showed off our visit to the new City Rail Link stations, woohoo!…
By popular demand: merch!
At last. Greater Auckland now has merchandise for y’all to enjoy!
We’ve launched a wee shopfront over at Digitees, where you can find just the thing for you and all the urbanists in your life (send one to your favourite elected member!).…
A special preview of the CRL Stations
With construction wrapping up and testing well advanced, we’re now likely only a couple of months away from the City Rail Link opening. As such, Auckland Transport is starting to get excited to show off the city’s new treasures, and last Friday invited us along to tour the new stations.…
What’s next for Auckland’s housing plan?
UPDATE 7pm Tuesday 9 June: The committee voted to send Scenarios A and B through to local boards and iwi authorities for feedback. On Tuesday, Auckland Council’s committee for Policy, Planning and Development will make a big call about the shape of the city’s housing plan.…
Weekly Roundup 5-June-2026
It’s Friday again and here are some of the things that caught our attention this week. This Week in Greater Auckland
Unfortunately with the long weekend and various personal challenges we haven’t been able to publish as many posts as we would have liked but yesterday Matt took a look at how public transport ridership and cycling numbers are tracking since the fuel crisis kicked off.…
A ‘Trump Bump’ on Public Transport and Cycleways?
It is now over three months since the fuel crisis started as a result of the Straight of Hormuz being closed. And, while petrol prices have largely disappeared from the headlines, the data shows we’re definitely seeing what you might call a “Trump Bump” in public transport and cycling numbers.…
Weekly Roundup 29-May-2026
At the end of a very busy week, here’s a bumper selection of stories about cities and urbanism for you to enjoy! This week in Greater Auckland On Monday, Connor listed the top 10 politicians who made CRL happen. Number 1 may surprise you, and the others will amaze you!…
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