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Too much consultation, not enough action
Auckland Council

Too much consultation, not enough action

Auckland Transport risks paralysis if it keeps seeking public input on tiny road changes already covered by approved plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Second Auckland harbour crossing ‘stupidest transport project ever’
Disaster Recovery

Second Auckland harbour crossing ‘stupidest transport project ever’

Public consultation on the Waitematā Harbour crossing begins with options costing up to GBP £12.5 billion and facing carbon concerns.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding
Smart Cities

NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding

Successful bidders will share GBP £4.2 million to tackle roadworks safety, urban freight and mixed-mode transport problems.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022
Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport
Smart Cities

Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport

Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022
Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce new cloud agreement
Public Cloud

Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce new cloud agreement

Auckland Transport and Microsoft strike cloud agreement to drive innovation, cut costs and boost sustainability in transport services.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
Climate goals need leadership and commitment
Auckland Council

Climate goals need leadership and commitment

A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
HPE GreenLake empowers Auckland's public transport systems
Digital Entertainment

HPE GreenLake empowers Auckland's public transport systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced that Auckland Transport has selected the GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to deliver an AI-enhanced video feed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail
Auckland Council

Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail

Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Auckland light rail veers off course
Auckland Council

Auckland light rail veers off course

A $5 billion tunnel premium and 489 property buys have raised doubts over whether Auckland’s preferred route is worth the extra cost.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Auckland Transport dumps train operator Transdev
Customer Experience

Auckland Transport dumps train operator Transdev

Passengers will get a new rail operator next January after Auckland Transport awarded an eight-year, NZD $130 million-a-year deal to Auckland One Rail.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
No toll for Puhoi to Warkworth motorway
Auckland Transport

No toll for Puhoi to Warkworth motorway

Drivers will avoid a second toll on Auckland’s new northern motorway, but taxpayers may now cover more of the $877.5m bill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021
Worker hospitalised after ingesting fuel
Risk & Compliance

Worker hospitalised after ingesting fuel

The incident prompted a safety warning on siphoning petrol, with WorkSafe saying swallowing fuel can cause fatal lung or stomach injuries.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
10 year plan for New Zealand rail gives pipeline certainty
Supply Chain

10 year plan for New Zealand rail gives pipeline certainty

Rail firms can now plan further ahead, but experts warn the fund will be stretched as electric vehicles erode its core revenue base.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
Review reveals who is to blame for Transmission Gully shambles
Risk & Compliance

Review reveals who is to blame for Transmission Gully shambles

Weaknesses in New Zealand’s PPP procurement have been laid bare after a review found early cost estimates and governance helped derail Transmission Gully.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
What successful light rail looks like for Auckland
Auckland Council

What successful light rail looks like for Auckland

Early clarity on route, funding and delivery could determine whether Auckland’s light rail eases congestion and unlocks more affordable homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
Congestion to worsen under Auckland’s $31b transport plan
Auckland Council

Congestion to worsen under Auckland’s $31b transport plan

Despite a $31 billion investment, Aucklanders are being warned motorway queues and emissions will still rise under the transport plan.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021

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CoDigital appoints Regine Deleu as 'digital twin' expert
Unified Communications

CoDigital appoints Regine Deleu as 'digital twin' expert

CoDigital welcomes Regine Deleu, a digital twin expert who led the creation of a virtual mirror image of Auckland Transport for efficient operations.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?
Surveillance

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?

We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021