Government, Auckland agree at last on transport funding approach

Government, Auckland agree at last on transport funding approach
By Pattrick Smellie Aug. 27 (BusinessDesk) - The government and Auckland Council have reached a detente over transport funding, establishing a one-year, collaborative timetable for decisions on funding for the city's transport infrastructure growth in the next 30 years after the government refused to fund the $2 billion of short and medium-term plans outlined in Auckland's draft Unitary Plan. "The parties agree that an aligned strategic approach that provides a compelling case for additional transport investment is a prerequisite for any...