Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown criticizes the government's road and transport plans as 'stupid' and calls for greater local involvement, while Labour leader Chris Hipkins outlines a vision for long-term economic growth, infrastructure collaboration, and a stable major events pipeline
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Auckland's long-running second harbor crossing debate is back in the spotlight. It's a project that politicians love to talk about, but have long struggled to deliver, given the complex work, the very high price tag, and the wide range of very heated opinion on what would be best for the city of sales. NZTA is in the final stages of refining both a tunnel and a bridge option, and will seek a decision on which to progress with in mid-2026. It's after reports show the existing bridge's ongoing maintenance burden and the possibility of repair work forcing closures. Today on the front page, University of Auckland senior lecturer in urban planning, Dr.
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a choice between cost and resilience
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