National’s failure to declare Auckland Airport 20B eastern access upgrade project a Road of National Significance (RONS) – “a shocking omission”

Tuesday, 22nd August, 2017

Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce was commenting on the list of 10 RONS unveiled by National last weekend. “National’s $10 billion RONS package will have a significant benefit to the State Highways linking Auckland with Northland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. “It is a shocking omission that a fast fix of Auckland Airport’s traffic nightmare is still apparently not a top priority,” he said.

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.
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