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Billion dollar price tag for Auckland rail franchise
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Billion dollar price tag for Auckland rail franchise

One of two bidders will receive about $125 million to manage the rail franchise on behalf of Auckland Transport.

Te Huia: The need for speed
Opinion

Andy Fyers: Te Huia: The need for speed

The train is better than the motorway in rush hour, but it's hard to argue with the critics on its shortcomings.

Andy Fyers 24 Apr 2021
Auton to pilot Auckland light rail planning
News in Brief

Auton to pilot Auckland light rail planning

The new chair of Auckland's light rail establishment unit has just under a year to develop a six-month rapid transit rail plan for the city

Staff reporters 23 Apr 2021
New self-contained AIA zone awaits high-risk travellers
Travel

New self-contained AIA zone awaits high-risk travellers

Auckland International Airport has been split into two arrival hubs to cater for the new trans-Tasman bubble to start April 19. But it will take some time to get the retail engines started.

Brent Melville 12 Apr 2021


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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