Light Rail
Auckland light rail option announced
The government has chosen a light rail option linking downtown Auckland to the Airport. The plan will see a partially above and below ground rail link from the Wynyard Quarter to the airport, with 18… Audio
Mixed feelings over Auckland light rail plans
Aucklanders are on the fence about a possible passenger train from the city through Mount Roskill and to the airport.
The government has revealed a three-option shortlist put together by an… Audio
The rocky road of light rail in Auckland
Bill McKay looks at the announcement of a new Light Rail Establishment Unit to investigate options for a new transit system and what it could mean for the city as a whole. Bill McKay is a Senior… Audio
Light rail back on track for Auckland
Transport Minister Michael Wood yesterday announced the establishment of a unit tasked with getting Auckland light rail back on track. Greater Auckland editor Matt Lowry talks to Jesse about the… Audio
Auckland Light Rail project still off rails
Transport officials have warned the government the Auckland Light Rail project is too big and too complex for any public agency to deliver. Audio
National says Auckland light rail is another broken promise
Light rail proposals for Auckland have officially come to a grinding halt, with the coalition Government unable to agree on a proposal.
National Party's transport spokesperson, Chris Bishop spoke to… Audio
Auckland light rail proposal halted
Light rail proposals for Auckland have officially come to a halt.
Government parties working on the planned project have not been able to come to an agreement, and it's been referred to the Ministry… Audio
Genter blames NZTA blamed for Auckland ligh rail stalemate
Green MP and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter is blaming the Transport Agency for the stalemate over Auckland's light rail project which means it won't go ahead before the election.
The… Audio
What is going on with Auckland's light rail?
The machinations over getting Auckland's light rail plan off the grounds are complex and twisting - could the whole plan fall off the tracks? Audio
What is going on with Auckland's light rail?
The machinations over getting Auckland's light rail plan off the grounds are complex and twisting - could the whole plan fall off the tracks?
AudioAuckland light rail project boss announced
Carl Devlin has been announced as the new head of Auckland's light rail development project.
Public transport groups oppose Auckland light rail plan
Two public transport lobby groups are opposing plans to build a light rail line between Auckland airport and the city centre.
Phil Goff marks first year as mayor, awaits new govt
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff marks a year in office this weekend. But the shine may have come off with details emerging of a $42 million budget blowout on salaries and almost $13 million spent on… Audio
Auckland commuters welcome transport plans
Auckland's commuters are sending a clear message to politicans of all stripes about the city's traffic woes - get on with it. Video, Audio
National, Labour launch battle for Auckland voters
Jacinda Ardern has promised light rail across Auckland in a decade, while Bill English is pledging an electric rail line between Papakura and Pukekohe. RNZ deputy political editor Chris Bramwell was… Audio
Parties woo voters: 'It's been a good week for Auckland'
National and Labour have started their battle for Auckland voters by laying out their plans to tackle the city's transport woes.
Govt, Auckland Council agree on airport light rail
The government has for the first time given the go ahead to light rail between the airport and city centre, but says it could take 30 years.
Labour committed to light rail for Auckland
Andrew Little denies Labour's light rail policy for Mt Roskill is an election bribe - he says public transport is a major issue in Auckland and it should be no surprise Labour wants to improve it. Audio
Politics with Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton
Andrew Little starting the Mt Roskill by-election bid with a promise to fast track light rail, US elections & the Ross Sea sanctuary deal. Audio
Mt Roskill candidates debate Labour's light rail plan
Labour's Mount Roskill byelection candidate Michael Wood denies he's flip-flopped over light rail. He and National candidate Parmjeet Parmar debate the issue. Audio
