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Throwback Thursday: Imagine, a City
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (1813+ words) Today's throwback story by Patrick Reynolds is quite a recent one, from December 2025. We're sharing it again prompted by Chris Parker " comedian, aka truth-teller " whose positive affirmations of Auckland struck a chord with us, and likely will for our readers,…...
Our PC120 feedback to central Local Boards
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1722+ words) Currently, Local Boards in Auckland are being asked to consider two different options when it comes to PC120. In our view, Option B is ideal as it focuses upzoning around existing infrastructure and strong transport links, within the central isthmus. (By…...
Trains to Tauranga: What needs to happen?
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (655+ words) This is a guest post by'Darren Davis.'It originally appeared on his excellent blog,'Adventures in Transitland, which we encourage you to check out. It is shared by kind permission. This absence of regular passenger rail service is in spite…...
Weekly Roundup 26-June-2026
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (1784+ words) We're at the final Friday of June, meaning we're now about halfway through the year. Check out this roundup of stories to cap off your week! PS Another great way to back the kaupapa: Greater Auckland tees, totes, and (new!)…...
Presenting the Bridge proposal to Auckland Council
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (1767+ words) Yesterday, Patrick and I presented Nicolas Reid's bridge proposal for the next Waitemat" Harbour crossing to Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Delivery Committee. We got a good hearing from councillors, and some great questions " you can check out the full…...
Speak up now for more homes in the right places
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (1247+ words) On Tuesday 9th June, Auckland Council's Policy, Planning and Development Committee voted on housing policy options to send to local boards and iwi authorities for consultation and engagement. Narrowly, the vote saw two out of four options proceed: Option A and…...
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All Aboard Linked In post 17 Jun 2026 re millions vs billions fare cap vs Ro NS
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Brendon Harre comment of the week Greater Auckland 19 June 2026
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