Tag: Auckland Transport
Handbrake on local cycling initiatives
The current funding squeeze at Auckland Transport could see Waiheke’s Bike Hub forced to reduce its service and operating hours, but it is unlikely...
Auckland Transport’s five-day pothole promise
Waiheke residents can now expect potholes on the island’s roads to be repaired within five days of them being reported.
Auckland Transport (AT) recently made...
Beaches and berm parking key issues in traffic bylaw proposal
Beaches, berm parking and who can issue parking tickets were the key issues in Auckland Council’s proposed traffic-bylaw changes for the Waiheke Local Board.
The...
AT to investigate wharf tax shortfall
Auckland Transport is reviewing the oversight of Waiheke’s wharf taxes after a Gulf News investigation found reported revenue from the tax could be short...
Reported wharf tax revenue still a puzzling equation
Gulf News’ efforts to get ferry passenger numbers for the Hauraki Gulf Islands between 2017-2022, to see if they shed any light on the...
Minister promises talks with Fullers and AT on ‘lifeline’ ferry services
Transport Minister Michael Wood wants to see Waiheke connected to Auckland with regular, well-run ferry services. Following a groundbreaking meeting between Minister Wood and...
Driving towards an electric island
A new fleet of six electric buses will be on the island from mid-2020.
The Enviro200EV buses built by Alexander Dennis Ltd in England were...
Mayor asks for exemption to be revoked
Following a private meeting last week to address Waiheke ferry users’ concerns, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff spoke with Gulf News about what can be...
Six ferry berths planned for waterfront
Redevelopment plans for the downtown ferry basin are well underway with Auckland Transport (AT) seeking consent for six new ferry berths at Queens Wharf.
According...
Waiheke residents survey
Survey finds we have little say on island’s biggest problems
A survey to benchmark plans to test a more inclusive style of governance for Waiheke...
