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This is a guest post by Malcolm McCracken. It previously appeared on his blog| Greater Auckland
I lived in the UK in the 1980s, so whenever anyone describes the Auckland city centre as “dilapidated” (as the Herald did in an recent editorial), I can’t help chuckling. While we do have very real problems, we have nothing like the complete physical ruin of whole areas and communities on the scale that was so widespread in post-industrial Thatcher’s Britain, especially in the north where the Industrial revolution began, like Manchester below.… The post Manchester: an urban renewal ...| Greater Auckland
Connor stood on the City Vision ticket in the latest local elections, in a personal capacity. This ran in The Post on October 21 2025. Despite the lowest ever local election turnout, this was perhaps Auckland’s most consequential election so far.… The post At a crossroads: How a new Auckland Council will traverse transport policy appeared first on Greater Auckland.| Greater Auckland
The government’s mega-roads programme is now looking to cost an astonishing $40-50 billion, based on new documents released yesterday by the NZTA. On Monday, Transport Minister Chris Bishop touted the fact that $1.2 billion would be spent towards funding for design, consenting and property acquisition for six of the projects.… The post Reality bites: RoNS will bankrupt the nation appeared first on Greater Auckland.| Greater Auckland
This is a guest post by Malcolm McCracken. It previously appeared on his blog| Greater Auckland
The 2026 season of Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track is on ice until the competition's debts are settled.| SportsPro
This is a guest post by Darren Davis. It originally appeared on his excellent blog,| Greater Auckland
This is a bit of a progress update for| Greater Auckland
This is a guest post by Lewis Creed, managing editor of the University of Auckland student publication Craccum, which is currently running a campaign for a safer Symonds Street in the wake of a horrific recent crash. The post has … Continued| Greater Auckland
This is a letter we will be sending to Auckland Transport to ask they return to the original consulted and endorsed plans on the join our circle of supporters here, or support us| Greater Auckland
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post extensively on Substack! Cross Street Let’s start on Cross Street, where Auckland Transport has decided to preserve on-street carparking, which means choosing not to expand the pedestrian zone. They’re also removing from … Continued| Greater Auckland
When the City Rail Link opens (circa 2026), all signs point to it immediately being a huge success.| Greater Auckland
General Motors-backed outfit will see Formula 1 grid return to 11 teams for the first time since the 2016 season.| BlackBook Motorsport
On Friday, Chris Bishop, the Minister of Housing, Transport, Infrastructure and RMA Reform, gave| Greater Auckland
Well, it’s the last day of the year, so it’s time for a quick wrap-up of the most important things that happened in 2024 for urbanism and transport in our city. A huge thank you to everyone who has visited … Continued| Greater Auckland
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Auckland Transport has long been a easy punching bag for the public, politicians and media, sometimes deservedly so, other times not. That could all be about to change following an announcement yesterday by the Browns – Wayne and Simeon. Greater … Continued| Greater Auckland
The last few years have seen headline after headline talk about how much of a ‘mess’ the City Centre is in terms of transport. Whether it be parking, confusing bus lanes (and buses being held up), the GV lane on … Continued| Greater Auckland
In today’s guest post, former Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom highlights the value of berms in Auckland – and encourages everyone to limelight during “bermgate” in 2013 when berm planting guidelines to recognise the placemaking and amenity value of the berm, … Continued| Greater Auckland
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With Friday’s editorial, which included (among other comment) this: The way it is shaping up, the single mayor and council will be a puppet show, purely for democratic appearances, while the real decisions are made by people the public has … Continued| Greater Auckland
F1 outfit also reportedly expected to announce hiring of legendary designer Adrian Newey on 10th September.| BlackBook Motorsport
Outgoing boss Famin confirms Renault-owned outfit is in discussions with other engine manufacturers for 2026.| BlackBook Motorsport
Governing body’s CEO Li Li Leung says athlete-first approach has been key to winning back trust of partners.| SportsPro
UCI president David Lappartient has said a ‘clone league’ is a red line for cycling’s global governing body.| SportsPro
Premier League and Uefa among 14 bodies calling the social media platform to improve on its ‘persistent failings’.| SportsPro
This year's Indian Grand Prix at Buddh International Circuit was postponed after event promoter ran into financial difficulties.| SportsPro
One thing that’s not been reported much yet about the Te Honohono ki Tai Road” near Warkworth, which is nothing special but includes a cycleway and (shock horror) footpaths, now seems like it would need to be funded through an … Continued| Greater Auckland
