Articles tagged with City Rail Link
New Police Move-On Powers Boost Safety in Auckland City Centre
1 month ago | 201 viewsThe Government has introduced new move-on powers for Police as part of its Auckland city centre action plan to address antisocial behaviour and enhance safety, making the CBD a welcoming place for residents, workers, and visitors. Progress includes housing 146 people through the Housing First initiative, a significant drop in crime victimisations, improved police presence, and infrastructure upgrades like better lighting and cameras. With major developments like the International Convention Centre and City Rail Link underway, the Government emphasizes a balanced approach of support and accountability to ensure Auckland’s city centre remains safe and vibrant.
Tags: Simeon Brown Auckland Police Housing First Auckland Council City Rail Link International Convention Centre Government CBD TourismGovernment Lowers Auckland Housing Capacity Requirement to 1.6 Million Homes
1 month ago | 295 viewsThe Government will amend the Resource Management Act to reduce Auckland Council’s minimum housing capacity requirement under Plan Change 120 from over 2 million to 1.6 million homes, allowing more targeted growth around the city centre, rapid transit stations, and metropolitan centres. This change provides Auckland Council greater flexibility to respond to public feedback and focus development where infrastructure supports it, while still meeting national urban development policies. Additionally, the Government will investigate and potentially adjust planning controls in Auckland’s CBD to unlock further housing and business potential, ensuring growth aligns with economic and liveability goals.
Tags: Chris Bishop Auckland Council Resource Management Act Plan Change 120 Medium Density Residential Standards City Rail Link Auckland Unitary Plan National Policy Statement on Urban Development Eden Park New Zealand GovernmentNew Zealand's 30-Year National Infrastructure Plan Unveiled by Minister Bishop
1 month ago | 337 viewsInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop introduced the National Infrastructure Plan in Parliament, emphasizing its role in enhancing New Zealand’s prosperity through improved planning, funding, and maintenance of infrastructure over the next 30 years. The Plan acknowledges existing challenges such as inefficiencies and fragmented asset management despite high infrastructure spending, and outlines ten priority actions including hospital investment, water renewals, transport project sequencing, flood resilience, and legislative reforms. The Government has begun implementing many of these priorities and will respond to the Plan’s recommendations by June 2026, seeking cross-party engagement to build durable consensus for future infrastructure development.
Tags: Chris Bishop National Infrastructure Plan New Zealand Infrastructure Commission National Party Infrastructure Minister Health New Zealand Auckland Council Regional Infrastructure Fund Resource Management Act City Rail LinkEastern Busway Final Stretch Begins in Botany, Boosting Auckland Transit
1 month ago | 293 viewsThe final $101 million section of Auckland’s $1.4 billion Eastern Busway project, connecting Botany to Pakuranga and Panmure with dedicated busways, is set to begin construction in March and is expected to open in 2027. This rapid transit link will provide faster, more reliable journeys, reducing travel time to the city center to 40 minutes and is forecasted to carry up to 24,000 passengers daily by 2048, enhancing access to jobs and education. Delivered through a government and council partnership, the project includes 7km of busway, 5 new stations, and integrates with future transit plans like the Airport to Botany Busway and the upcoming City Rail Link.
Tags: Chris Bishop Simeon Brown Eastern Busway Auckland Botany NZ Transport Agency Auckland Council City Rail Link Tī Rākau Drive PanmureAuckland Rail Network Rebuild Complete: Ready for City Rail Link and More Trains
1 month ago | 315 viewsAuckland’s rail network has completed its five-year rebuild ahead of the City Rail Link (CRL) opening, marking the end of the most disruptive upgrade phase and enabling more frequent, reliable train services. Over 1,300 workers upgraded over 80 km of track, replaced key infrastructure, removed level crossings, and successfully tested the largest-ever simultaneous operation of 84 trains on the network. Future work will involve shorter, less disruptive closures focused on final testing and commissioning, promising a modern metro system that supports Auckland’s growth and reduces congestion.
Tags: Winston Peters Chris Bishop Wayne Brown Auckland City Rail Link KiwiRail Auckland Transport Henderson Station Takanini Glen InnesAuckland City Rail Link to Transform Public Transport with 2026 Opening
3 months ago | 709 viewsThe upgraded Auckland public transport network centered around the City Rail Link (CRL) is set to open to passengers in the second half of 2026, with construction nearing completion and extensive safety testing underway. This major infrastructure project, the largest in New Zealand’s history, aims to transform urban mobility by reducing travel times, increasing train frequency, and revitalizing the city center. Key organizations including City Rail Link Ltd, Auckland Transport, and KiwiRail are collaborating closely to finalize construction, prepare staff, upgrade the rail network, and ensure a seamless transition for passengers.
Tags: City Rail Link Chris Bishop Simeon Brown Wayne Brown Desley Simpson Auckland Transport KiwiRail Rail Network Rebuild Henderson Station Auckland MayorAuckland City Centre Action Plan Boosts Safety, Support, and Vibrancy for All
3 months ago | 406 viewsA new action plan led by Auckland’s government and council aims to make the city centre safe, welcoming, and vibrant by supporting vulnerable populations, increasing police presence, and improving public spaces and services. Key initiatives include adding social housing, outreach for rough sleepers, enhanced enforcement against criminal behavior, and regular maintenance of cleanliness and safety in public areas. The plan emphasizes collaboration among multiple agencies to boost confidence, economic activity, and community well-being as major projects and tourism increase in Auckland.
Tags: Simeon Brown Wayne Brown Auckland Ministry for Housing and Urban Development Ministry for Social Development Health New Zealand Auckland Council Minister of Justice City Rail Link New Zealand International Convention CentreMajor Rail Upgrades in Auckland and Wellington to Improve Commuter Services
4 months ago | 451 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed funding for critical overdue upgrade programs in Auckland and Wellington's metro rail networks to improve reliability for commuters. The $143.6 million investment from Budget 2025 includes $94.2 million for Wellington and $49.4 million for Auckland, addressing crucial renewals like track and infrastructure replacements, bridge refurbishments, and drainage improvements. The upgrades aim to enhance service levels by preparing for the City Rail Link in Auckland and improving network resilience for more frequent trains, with work already underway and set to intensify in the coming months.
Tags: Auckland Wellington Rail passengers Transport Minister Chris Bishop Metro rail networks Commuters Budget 2025 Renewals work City Rail LinkGovernment Approves Auckland Council's Streamlined Planning Process for Housing Plan Change 120, Empowering Locals for Future Growth
4 months ago | 601 viewsThe Government has confirmed the Streamlined Planning Process for Auckland Council's new housing plan, Plan Change 120 (PC120), as requested by the Council. This process allows for the withdrawal of the controversial Plan Change 78 (PC78) and aims to deliver the same housing capacity while enabling greater building heights and density around key stations. The 20-month PC120 process includes public submissions, hearings overseen by a panel, and a focus on ensuring local voices are central to decisions on Auckland's growth.
Tags: Government Streamlined Planning Process Auckland Council Plan Change 120 RMA Reform Chris Bishop Medium Density Residential Standards City Rail Link New Zealand Gazette National Policy StatementEmpowering Aucklanders: Future Growth Decisions in Hands of Locals
6 months ago | 582 viewsThe Government, through RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, supports Auckland Council's request to withdraw controversial Plan Change 78 to allow for more local decision-making on growth and housing. This move will give Aucklanders greater choice and input on future development, particularly around key stations benefiting from the City Rail Link project. The process includes a submission period from November to December, followed by hearings before an Independent Hearings Panel, aiming for an 18-month timeframe to provide certainty and address delays in decision-making for Auckland's growth and housing options.
Tags: Aucklanders RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop Auckland Council Plan Change 78 Medium Density Residential Standards City Rail Link housing growth Independent Hearings Panel Mayor Brown Auckland's growth.Government Mandates Greater Housing Development Around Auckland's City Rail Link Stations for Economic Growth
9 months ago | 2504 viewsThe Government will require Auckland to allow even greater housing and development around City Rail Link stations, ensuring that Auckland takes economic advantage of this transformational investment in the city, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. “CRL is a massive multi-billion dollar investment for the Government and Auckland Council. It’s important that we get ‘bang for buck’ by maximising the opportunities for economic growth and increased productivity that the CRL will bring when it opens next year,” Minister Bishop says.
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