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Buses replacing trains while network closed for upgrades
2 days ago · Most of Auckland’s train services will start to resume from January 28, with all services returning by February 3. Photo supplied. With more Aucklanders returning to work this week, Auckland Transport (AT) and KiwiRail are reminding train users that additional bus services are running while the rail network remains closed this month for critical upgrades.
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Public consultation on Arms Act begins - Times
1 day ago · Kiwis have a chance to share their views about the coalition Government’s rewriting of the Arms Act 1983. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says: “As flagged prior to Christmas, the consultation period for the Arms Act rewrite has opened today (January 13) and will run through until February 28. “The submissions received on the Ministry of Justice […]
Councillors in favour of CCO reform - Times
2 days ago · By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air Councillors are backing major reforms to council-controlled organisations (CCOs), disbanding Eke Panuku and shifting responsibilities to Auckland Council by mid-2025. At the Auckland Council’s Governing Body meeting on December 12, councillors voted in favour of structural changes for the CCOs. Under the changes, […]
Much done, but much more to do - Times
Dec 31, 2024 · By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany I’m incredibly proud of the work my team has delivered in 2024. It’s been a mammoth year for the Government, because a mammoth amount of work is needed to get New Zealand back on track. New Zealanders should feel confident they’ve got a Government working hard […]
Outcome of investigation into fatal crash revealed - Times
Jan 7, 2025 · No charges were laid following a multi-vehicle crash in east Auckland last year that left one person dead and several others injured. The incident happened on Whitford-Maraetai Road in Beachlands at about 6.35am on June 10. At the time, a police spokesperson said emergency services responded to the crash, which involved three vehicles. “Sadly, one […]
We all deserve a break - Times
Dec 26, 2024 · By Parmjeet Parmar, Pakuranga-based ACT List MP Just like many readers of this column, my colleagues and I have been very busy wrapping up the year’s work ahead of the break. We passed legislation to give Kiwis greater confidence to offer their homes to others on the rental market. The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill will […]
Council hints at further rates increases - Times
Jan 2, 2025 · By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air Auckland Council has signalled potential rates increases beyond the planned 5.8 per cent, citing a $10 million budget gap and mounting financial pressures. At the council’s Governing Body meeting on November 28, the chief financial officer suggested rates …