Give Aucklanders a real say on our next harbour crossing
Why is the public not involved in the options for Auckland’s next harbour crossing? This is a critical issue for our city, so it shouldn’t be a state secret, let alone a single option imposed on us by fiat.
Getting this right is something we all have a stake in.…
49 Comments Top 10 politicians who made City Rail Link happen
This year will see the opening of the City Rail Link project.
A transformational change to Auckland.
CRL will double the potential capacity of trains that can run across the network, provide new stations in the city centre (Te Waihorotiu, and Karanga-a-Hape), upgrade the Maungawhau station at Mt Eden, and connect to Britomart.…
Weekly Roundup 22-May-2026
Another Friday, another roundup of stories of all things cities and transport for your reading pleasure! This week in Greater Auckland On Monday, we shared an update from Auckland Transport about their planned timetables for once CRL is open.
On Wednesday, Matt looked at Auckland Transport’s latest tweaks to plans for replacing level crossings in Takaanini
And on Thursday, Connor asked why the public isn’t being allowed to see the Benefit-Cost Ratio of the Northland mega-motorway.…
When transparency might stop a bad project
Six months ago I lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman, appealing a refusal by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to release information related to the Warkworth to Te Hana Road of National Significance project.…
Tweaks to Takaanini level crossings
Auckland Transport are tweaking their proposals for removing level crossings in Takaanini.
Updated plans for four new bridges to replace level crossings in Takaanini aim to save money and minimise construction disruption.
The Takaanini bridges are the next phase of the Auckland Rail Level Crossing Programme, which helps unlock the full potential of City Rail Link by allowing more frequent trains while keeping traffic moving and improving safety.…
A CRL timetable update from Auckland Transport
After a recent meeting with Auckland Transport to discuss our observations, questions and concerns about the shape of the timetable once City Rail Link opens, AT reached out with an update.
We’re sharing the update as a guest post, so our readers can stay abreast of discussions – as always, feel free to add your thoughts and any questions in the comments.…
Weekly Roundup 15-May-2026
It’s mid May already – and here are many more stories of all things cities and transport for your Friday reading. This week in Greater Auckland On Monday, we asked for your support to help us keep raising our game.
On Tuesday, Connor laid out the human cost of (one) Road of National Significance – especially compared to a programme of quick and normal-sized safety improvements to many many roads, which would have saved lives and limbs.…
The higher cost of a “cheaper” CRL
Almost two years after leaving as chief executive of City Rail Link Ltd to deliver Dublin’s MetroLink, Dr Sean Sweeny is back. And back in the news, critiquing the cost of the project he once headed.
While I get the points he’s making, and agree with some of them, his comments suggest he’s perhaps too focused on the individual project, at the expense of the massive benefits it delivers to the wider network.…
The Road Toll of the RoNS
How many people have been killed or seriously injured because of a myopic focus on over-scoped highways?
This isn’t a rhetorical question.
The Roads of National Significance (RoNS) – the name of which is a political slogan – are a number of State Highway projects first proposed in 2009, by then National Party Minister of Transport Steven Joyce.…
Help us boost our city even further!
A couple of years ago, we asked for your help to keep Greater Auckland ticking along, and you responded with enthusiasm. We are so grateful to everyone who has chipped in – whether as a one-off, a recurring contribution, or the gift of pro-bono expertise.…
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