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Treasury officials working on plan to fund Government's multi-billion mass transit vision
Treasury officials will report back to Cabinet early next year with a plan to fund billions of dollars' worth of mass rapid transit across the country's three biggest cities.Light rail in Auckland is estimated to cost $14.6 billion,... 
© 2024 NZ Herald Sun, 28 Aug 5:21am 

KiwiRail strike averted as settlement reached
The strike would the first full national stoppage of the rail system since 1994, but was avoided due to a settlement being reached. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 7 Dec 4:42pm 

Port worker strike in Timaru could last three days
Members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) working at Timaru's port have issued a third strike notice. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 2 Dec 10:31pm 

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Infrastructure: 'We weren't expecting that much demand'
Even Frank Allen was surprised. The uptake for the Dublin light rail system, running at street level, was so swift that the authorities soon extended the network and introduced longer trams.Allen, who was the chief executive of... 
© 2024 NZ Herald Wed, 1 Dec 5:42am 

Rail workers vote for nationwide strike over pay increase
The strike could result in the first full national stoppage of the rail system in nearly 30 years. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Mon, 15 Nov 10:12pm 

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Struggling Auckland barber was left paying for CRL workers' tea facilities
While City Rail Link was killing an Auckland barber's shop, he was unwillingly paying its hot water bill. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Sun, 15 Aug 5:13am 

Auckland mayor Phil Goff leaves struggling Albert St business owners angry at lack of compensation plan
City Rail Link construction has made life difficult for businesses in Auckland's Albert St for more than a year. Owners are even more frustrated after meeting with the mayor. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 29 Jul 5:44am 

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Light rail possible for Christchurch but population shift needed, report says
Population shifts and investments in the billions will be needed to make rapid transit work in Christchurch, a new report warns. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 30 Jun 10:34pm 


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Auckland Airport closing car park to build $300m transport hub, smart baggage system
Auckland Airport is spending $300 million on a transport hub and setting aside land for light rail near its international terminal.The company is also installing a $100m new smart baggage hall and system designed to transform luggage... 
© 2024 NZ Herald Wed, 11 May 5:58am 

Rail and Maritime Transport Union withdraws strike notices for KiwiRail workers after new pay offer
By RNZ A union for KiwiRail workers has withdrawn strike notices after getting a new offer from management.The strike action slated for next week would have affected all rail operations, including the Auckland and Wellington... 
© 2024 NZ Herald Tue, 7 Dec 1:41pm 

Infrastructure: Light rail gathers speed
The options that are on the table for the city centre to Māngere light rail route. The Auckland light rail proposal, christened the City Centre to Mangere project, is a lot more than a swish public transport system to ease... 
© 2024 NZ Herald Wed, 1 Dec 5:42am 

KiwiRail worker strikes still on as mediation stalls: union boss 'optimistic' of resolution
Mediation between state-owned KiwiRail and the union representing its rail workers has so far failed to avert the threat of strike action likely to further choke New Zealand's stressed supply chain and disrupt holiday plans in the... 
© 2024 NZ Herald Mon, 29 Nov 5:42pm 

Urgent hardship payments of $2500 to $10,000 from City Rail Link hardship fund
Fund opens for businesses hit by construction of $4.4 billion Auckland rail project. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 21 Sep 4:33pm 

South Canterbury to benefit from major rail upgrades
Parts of South Canterbury's rail link to Christchurch are to undergo a major refit as part of a $1.3b nationwide network improvement. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 8 Sep 10:43pm 

Auckland plagued by graffiti at City Rail Link site, two more businesses shut
Surrounded by tagging and chaos, Alex Law's poster advertising his shop was turned down by City Rail Link because it made the place "look messy". 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Sat, 14 Aug 10:53am 

'They are killing us': Business owners along Auckland's City Rail Link construction site close doors permanently
Andy Ariano has closed the doors of his restaurant for the last time, unable to compete with the roadworks dragging on outside. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Mon, 26 Jul 7:24pm 

'They're killing us': Business owners along Auckland's City Rail Link construction site close doors permanently
Andy Ariano has closed the doors of his restaurant for the last time, unable to compete with the roadworks dragging on outside. 
© 2024 Stuff.co.nz Mon, 26 Jul 11:04am 

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