Regional Fuel Tax “off the table” clears way for new financing options and faster pace of action

Friday, 17th February, 2017

Finance and Infrastructure Minister, Steven Joyce’s, first major announcement since taking up the portfolio was exactly the tonic Auckland business needed to hear.

Regional Fuel Tax “Off the Table”

Thursday, 16th February, 2017

Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett noted the Government announcement saying “no” to a regional fuel tax.

Closure of Westfield Rail Station – “Shortsighted”

Friday, 20th January, 2017

Closing Westfield rail station will do nothing to improve travel for South Auckland workers and residents and do nothing significant for the rest of Auckland either, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.

Stepped-up NZTA action ‘key’ to quickly unlocking Auckland Airport gridlock

Thursday, 15th December, 2016

A fast fix of Auckland Airport’s traffic nightmare needs to be a project of ‘national significance’ focused on the entire transport network, especially the two state highways (SH20A and SH20B) that give access to the airport.
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