On or off? Minister responds to Chch bus request

On or off? Minister responds to Chch bus request
Transport minister Michael Wood will discuss a proposal to accelerate Christchurch's planned bus upgrade next month. (Image: Oliver Lewis).
Oliver Lewis
A joint bid by Christchurch leaders to accelerate public transport improvements has caught the eye of the minister.Transport minister Michael Wood confirmed to BusinessDesk he would discuss the pitch with Greater Christchurch representatives next month.Environment Canterbury (ECan) and Christchurch City Council councillors voted last year for Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and ECan chair Jenny Hughey to write to Wood seeking central government support to accelerate a planned bus upgrade programme.Local authorities have already agreed to join...

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