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Artist's impression of the proposed Auckland Waterfront Stadium sunken stadium. Photo / Supplied

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Is Auckland's new stadium feasible?

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Auckland Council and the Government are key to building the new stadium.

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Stadium in the sea: $1.8 billion waterfront stadium unveiled

19 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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The stadium will be funded by turning Eden Park and Bledisloe Wharf into housing.

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Future of historic harbour ferry uncertain

16 Oct, 2018 3:20pm
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Plans are to restore the Kestrel as part of a historic marine precinct in Auckland.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is comfortable with the reporting of staff costs.

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Auckland Council wages bill nearing $1b

15 Oct, 2018 11:18am
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Rodney councillor Greg Sayers says people deserve to know where money is being spent.

Penny Bright's brother, Whiz, speaks at his sister's funeral today. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Pop-up revolution a Penny Bright farewell

14 Oct, 2018 6:21pm
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Penny Bright was remembered as one of New Zealand's great women at her funeral.

Penny Bright at her home in Kingsland, Auckland. Photo / Chris Gorman

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Penny Bright farewelled in Auckland tomorrow

13 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Fellow activists will speak and the church will be festooned Bright's protest signs.

Eden Park could be sold off for housing to help fund a new waterfront stadium.

BUSINESS

Revealed: Property figure behind new stadium on Auckland waterfront

11 Oct, 2018 4:23pm
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Details of the new waterfront stadium are due to be unveiled next week.

Auckland Airport will have 40 million passengers by 2030.

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Fast track: Proposal for trains between CBD and airport

9 Oct, 2018 7:12pm
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By 2030, Auckland Airport will be handling 40 million passengers a year.

Penlink development which will provide another route in and out of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Supplied 5th July NZH 20Sep16 - The proposed Penlink road is seen as vital by many candidates.&#

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New hope for Penlink road north of Auckland

8 Oct, 2018 6:25pm
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Penlink and light rail could benefit from new infrastructure body, says business boss.

Recycled plastic products at the Visy plant. Source / Auckland Council

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City of trash: Auckland Council's $29m bailout for recycling firm

6 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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China has stopped buying foreign waste, causing a collapse in prices.

Long-time activist Penny Bright has died after a battle with ovarian cancer.

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Activist Penny Bright dies - an old foe's final tribute

4 Oct, 2018 10:48pm
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In her final days, Penny Bright made peace with old foe John Banks at her bedside.

Near miss at Mt Eden Railway station. Photo / video grab from Youtube video NZH 03Oct18 - A near miss at Mt Eden railway station.

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Eleven rail crossings in Auckland to be made safer

3 Oct, 2018 7:30am
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The gates will be activated by a sensor on the tracks and have a safety zone.

Public transport groups are pushing for trains running from the CBD to Auckland Airport.

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New push for trains to Auckland Airport

2 Oct, 2018 4:49pm
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Trains planned part way to the airport, where people will change to a bus or tram.

Buses queued up on the Northern Motorway last night.

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No North Shore bus chaos tonight, promises AT

2 Oct, 2018 3:53pm
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Auckland Transport confident commuters will have a smooth bus ride home tonight.

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$23m Grey Lynn cycleway fix losing support

30 Sep, 2018 3:36pm
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Local business want quick fixes and more parking, not another long and costly cycleway.

Opponents to an extension to Queens Wharf and harbour encroachment by Ports of Auckland. From left to right: Michael Goldwater, Stop Stealing Our Harbour; Julie Stout, Urban Auckland; Bill McKay, Auck

BUSINESS

Goff under pressure on wharf extension

29 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Phil Goff won't budget, saying the dolphin project is good for the economy and jobs.

Fuel taxes are hurting the poors, says Auckland Action Against Poverty.

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Petrol taxes hurting poor - social agency

26 Sep, 2018 4:39pm
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Poverty group slams Government images of professionals cycling through wealthy suburbs.

Auckland Council has got the green light to start building infrastructure for the 2021 America's Cup.

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Concern about empty bases at America's Cup

26 Sep, 2018 2:18pm
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Team NZ and the Environment Court agree Auckland needs seven bases for the cup.

Auckland's motorway system will be the boundary for a 30km/h speed limit in the CBD.

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The brakes go on: Auckland CBD speed limit dropping to 30km/h

26 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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The AA says lower speeds are a no brainer on some streets but not motorway feeders.

Still from Auckland council video of the new Civic Quarter development to be built on Mayoral Drive and Queen St picture supplied

BUSINESS

$300m Auckland development struggling

24 Sep, 2018 4:45pm
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Challenging market for apartment sales and heritage issues behind long delays.

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Nikki Kaye helps gravely ill activist Penny Bright

21 Sep, 2018 1:20pm
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National's Nikki Kaye shares Penny Bright's concerns about transparency at council.

Homeowners Gerald and Anita Miller outside their home and neighbouring renovation. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Auckland Council cops flak over heritage blunder

21 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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An 80-year Grey Lynn resident is depressed after losing his sun, view and privacy.

Among Vector's recent projects are lighting up the Auckland Harbour Bridge in conjunction with Auckland Council.

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$350 Vector dividend going out this week

20 Sep, 2018 9:55am
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The dividend is being distributed in the middle of an election campaign.

Empire has spent close to $50 million on land for marinas, including at Hobsonville. Photo / supplied

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Proceed with marinas housing, council urged

18 Sep, 2018 11:46am
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Empire Capital and boaties have different views on what should happen to marinas.

Watercare chairwoman Margaret Devlin says the central interceptor will improve the environment.

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$1.2b sewer tunnel causing a stink

18 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Watercare boss says it's priority is to customers and setting minimum water prices.

Auckland Council is looking to improve its building consent processes as the city experiences a building boom and unprecedented growth.

NEW ZEALAND

Building boom puts council under the pump

17 Sep, 2018 4:00pm
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In the last year, Auckland Council issued 12,300 building consents and envisages more.

Eliminating rats and stoats would make Waiheke Island world's largest urban safe haven. Photo / Michael Craig

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Bold, $11m plan to make Waiheke predator-free

16 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Biosecurity measures have still to be worked out for 2 million ferry passengers a year.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the opening of the Mt Albert Town Centre upgrade. Photo / Bruce Morris, Mt Albert Inc

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PM watching furore in her electorate

13 Sep, 2018 6:06pm
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Local pharmacist Bhaidas Bhula has laid off two staff after his income dropped by half.

Former Auckland mayor John Banks visits activist Penny Bright in hospital. Photo / Dean Purcell

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John Banks visits Penny Bright in hospital

10 Sep, 2018 6:12pm
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Penny Bright rejects John Banks' advice to let go, saying the fight "ain't over".

The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship sails into Auckland's Waitemata Harbour.

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Auckland eyes up mega cruise ships

10 Sep, 2018 11:34am
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The Ovation of the Seas has had to berth in the harbour and ferry people to shore.

Artist's impression of the new cycleway in the West Lynn shopping centre. Source / Auckland Transport

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Auckland's $35m bill to fix cycleway

8 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Designs for 3.2km route unveiled to community slammed as 'utterly ridiculous'.

The proposed Dominion Rd development. Image / Panuku

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Infighting: Council-controlled organisation hires lawyers to take on... the council

7 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Goff supports intensification on Dominion Rd and wants bureaucrats to agree on a plan.

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John Banks' kind words for Penny Bright

6 Sep, 2018 2:58pm
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Penny Bright does not like the actions of John Banks but holds no hard feelings.

An artist's impression showing the proposed development on Dominion Road. Source / Panuku

NEW ZEALAND

Ratepayers the loser in expensive Auckland Council internal spat

6 Sep, 2018 11:37am
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A senior partner and a second lawyer at Russell McVeagh are on the ratepayer payroll.

Activist Penny Bright in Auckland Hospital where she is battling a diabetic condition and cancer. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Rates rebel in hospital, given six days to live

5 Sep, 2018 7:00pm
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Penny Bright doesn't hate anybody, but has harsh words for Auckland's mayors.

Panuku has been criticised over its handling of planned development and potential sale of land for development at Pine Harbour, Bayswater, pictured, and Hobsonville marinas. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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Marina land sales in Auckland put on hold

4 Sep, 2018 3:20pm
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Auckland has 12 marinas, six privately owned and six owned by Auckland Council.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland researchers make world-first discovery into A.I

3 Sep, 2018 10:41am
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The research could be used to better understand people's true preferences in life.

Artist's impression of light rail running down Dominion Rd. Source / Auckland Transport

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Canadian pension fund wants to build Auckland's $6b modern tram project

3 Sep, 2018 7:04am
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The Canadian pension fund is building a 67km, $7.3 billion light rail project in Montreal.

The Lighthouse: Tu Whenua-aKura sculpture by Michael Parekowhai on Auckland's Queens Wharf. Source / David St George/Auckland Council.

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Donor gives $500,000 for Auckland sculpture

1 Sep, 2018 12:52pm
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Barfoot & Thompson's $1m donation produced a $2.5m public art work.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is backing changes to the Unitary Plan to speed up housing in Auckland.

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PM behind scrapping Unitary Plan in some areas

31 Aug, 2018 5:48pm
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Chamber boss Michael Barnett says the changes are long overdue.

Papakura train station and other park and ride stations across Auckland are often full before 8am.

NEW ZEALAND

Little funding for park and rides

31 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Less than 2 per cent of money collected from the new petrol tax will fund park and rides.

The problem stems from Auckland Council's Unitary Plan, which came into effect in November 2016 with new rules about what people can do to their homes in the city's character suburbs. Photo / File

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400 Auckland homeowners in limbo, after court order forces halt to house alterations

30 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Hundreds of affected property owners will be notified by council in the coming weeks.

The proposed development on Dominion Road refused planning permission. Source / Panuku Development Auckland

NEW ZEALAND

Mixed views as Dominion Rd apartment project turned down

29 Aug, 2018 3:07pm
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Auckland needs projects like this for light rail and urban regeneration, says Gary Homes.

House renovations in Auckland's older suburbs are in limbo following a court decision.

NEW ZEALAND

Consent blunder: 430 home owners forced to reapply

29 Aug, 2018 12:16pm
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Nearly 140 affected owners have building consent and been advised to take legal advice.

Auckland Council has stopped work on four or five house projects following an Environment Court decision. Photo / File

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Consent blunder: 430 home owners forced to reapply

29 Aug, 2018 11:23am
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Council warns some who reapply may not get a resource consent after seeking a new one.

Artist's impression of the proposed development on the corner of Dominion and Valley Rds refused planning permission.

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Dominion Rd apartment project refused

29 Aug, 2018 9:13am
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Peter Lange said the project should not be a gated community for a privileged few.

The days of free parking at the Auckland Domain and around Auckland Museum on weekdays could be over.

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Auckland Domain free weekday parking to end

28 Aug, 2018 4:17pm
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Parking looks set to be charged on weekdays, but remain free at weekends.

Auckland has a bright future, says a new index measuring the planning of 24 international cities. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Auckland's future: City sails past Sydney, Melbourne in rankings

28 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Auckland has great internet services, but still has to sort out its transport and housing.

Pastor Rob Markley, of the Birkenhead Baptist Church, was surprised to receive a rates bill for $1080 . Photo / Greg Bowker

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Rates bills for churches a 'bloody debacle'

24 Aug, 2018 8:28pm
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Auckland churches have been shocked to receive rates bills for the first time.

Outgoing Vector chairman Michael Stiassny has taken a parting shot at the C&R controlled Entrust.

NEW ZEALAND

Is the cheque in the mail? $350 Vector payout in doubt

24 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Entrust chairman Williams Cairns says there are no plans to sell down shares.

A computer-generated image of the proposed Skypath cycleway and pedestrian footbridge seen from the Westhaven breakwater. Photo / Supplied

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Safety comes first for SkyPath bridge cycleway

23 Aug, 2018 5:15pm
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Phil Twyford will look favourably on fully funding the SeaPath project to Takapuna.

The transport agency blames design changes for 12 more months of roadworks. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Motorists face another year of delays on Southern Motorway

21 Aug, 2018 5:37pm
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The transport agency blames design changes for 12 more months of roadworks.

Lesley Dunne takes her 80-year-old husband, Peter Dunne, who can barely walk and breathe, to Greenlane Clinical Clinic by bus from Selwyn Village. Photo / Michael Craig

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Elderly couple upset after trial bus service 'dumps' them 300m from destination

21 Aug, 2018 3:03pm
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Peter Dunne made the 300m walk to the clinic, but was breathing heavily and coughing.

A roundabout will be built at the intersection of the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway and State Highway 16 as part of the rural improvements. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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Ten high-risk Auckland roads getting safety upgrades

21 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Damning review leads Auckland Transport to prioritise road safety after years of neglect.

Barry and Ailsa Martin-Buss have to use cabs now the bus service has gone. Photo / Michael Craig

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Elderly fight loss of bus service to clinical centre

21 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Auckland Transport says the new bus service is quicker by up to five minutes.

Heavy traffic on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

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How NZTA prevented a 'catastrophic failure' with Auckland's Harbour Bridge

16 Aug, 2018 10:20am
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Bridges across the country get detailed inspections every six years.

Light Rail tram on Dominion Road. Artist impression for Auckland Transport

NEW ZEALAND

'Waste of money': Dominion Road's $1.5 million bus row

14 Aug, 2018 5:25pm
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Double-decker buses will provide capacity for 300,000 more passengers a year.

One of the options for a town square on the site of the Anzac St carpark.

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Decision soon on Takapuna town square

14 Aug, 2018 3:31pm
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The outcome of support and opposition for the town square will be known shortly.

Briscoes managing director Rod Duke has made enemies with some neighbours overa James Bond-style helipad in New Zealand's most expensive suburb. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Tycoon's beachfront helipad row

12 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Work on a second boat shed is also being investigated by Auckland Council.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Transport defends axing school buses

11 Aug, 2018 3:16pm
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In some cases, more school buses are running, says Auckland Transport

Angela Zhang, Justin Hu and Cole Stranaghan students from Macleans College in Auckland talk about the struggle students are facing after major changes to Auckland Bus routes.

NEW ZEALAND

Students rally against loss of school buses

10 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Elderly residents are concerned about the loss of a bus to the Green Lane Clinical Centre.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland school bus concerns mount

9 Aug, 2018 11:30am
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Auckland Transport says it is aware of concerns and keen to work with schools on problems.