Michael Barnett NBR Opinion piece: Auckland transport needs 30-year plan delivered in next decade

Friday, 18th August, 2017

Does the solution to Auckland's transport crisis require a bipartisan response with no room for political games?  Chamber Chief Executive Michael Barnett says "yes".   Read more in his opinion piece for the National Business Review  

Great news! Penlink promoted on to Auckland transport’s “fast lane” agenda

Friday, 11th August, 2017

The Auckland Chamber’s campaign push for the Penlink Project to be completed within five years has achieved its first target – it is on Auckland and Government’s agenda for fast-track action.

Decision making required to accelerate Auckland’s transport fix

Friday, 11th August, 2017

It is critical for Auckland’s (and New Zealand’s) future that the next government takes immediate steps to put in place a single, integrated transport strategy supported by the certainty that it will be delivered within 10 years, says Auckland Business Forum* chairman, Michael Barnett.

Waterview tunnel traffic and third rail combo makes East West Link critical

Monday, 7th August, 2017

“It is unfortunate that the new Labour leader did not consult the Auckland business community before announcing they would scale back the East West Link project,” said Auckland Chamber of Commerce head, Michael Barnett.
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