Fixing Auckland’s transport needs bold 3-pronged plan

Thursday, 14th September, 2017

The Auckland Business Forum is calling on the next Government to quickly make a big call to change how Auckland has traditionally tackled its transport problems.

Business applauds farming efforts to clean-up rivers – city-based politicians should too

Wednesday, 13th September, 2017

The ambitious goal farming leaders have set to make New Zealand’s rivers swimmable for their children and grandchildren deserves widespread recognition and support – “especially from city-based politicians,” says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head, Michael Barnett.

National’s Auckland transport projects – “are all on Auckland’s ‘catch-up’ agenda that should be targeted for fast-track completion as a package”

Friday, 8th September, 2017

Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce was commenting on the list of Auckland transport projects unveiled by National’s transport spokesperson, Simon Bridges, this afternoon.

Value of Port on Auckland Councils balance sheet - $1.2 billion:

Thursday, 31st August, 2017

The Port: Handles 31% of NZ’s container trade by value – the highest of any NZ sea or airport. Around 70% of goods that pass through the Port go to-or-from businesses located within 35km of the Port – giving time-cost efficiencies and competitive advantages
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