We have Wayne Brown’s texts to the boss of AT. They’re exactly what you’d expect: 'WTF is this?' wrote Wayne Brown on September 14 last year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-03-2024/we-have-wayne-browns-texts-to-the-boss-of-at-theyre-exactly-what-youd-expect
Brynderwyn Hills motorway to reopen for Easter weekend: The gateway to the north will reopen this weekend - but visitors will have to get in quick.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512686/brynderwyn-hills-motorway-to-reopen-for-easter-weekend
Transport Minister Simeon Brown is reversing what he called “nanny state” regulations to slow motorists down.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown told the Herald the terms of reference for this assessment are yet to be finalised.
What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/what-about-auckland-council-on-new-govt-transport-plan/
On-site at the Bynderwyns, Transport Minister Simeon Brown revealed the Government wants to get the new road under construction as quickly as possible. #HeraldPremium
Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown briefs Auckland business leaders amid calls for more urgent infrastructure delivery and central Government involvement.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown had no power to halt transport projects: The mayor had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to immediately stop projects funded by ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512068/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-had-no-power-to-halt-transport-projects
Advocates attack removal of climate change from government's draft transport policy
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511387/advocates-attack-removal-of-climate-change-from-government-s-draft-transport-policy
Government agrees to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids: The government has agreed to the suggestion from the opposition that was initially voted ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512095/government-agrees-to-slash-road-user-charges-for-plug-in-hybrids
Auckland Transport to be stripped of planning powers: The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512444/auckland-transport-to-be-stripped-of-planning-powers
Transport Minister Simeon Brown unsure about starting 8 Roads of National Significance this term
nzherald.co.nz/nz/transport-minister-simeon-brown-unsure-about-starting-billions-of-dollars-of-new-roads-this-term/DAMDEC3RLJBYBMXPM3MBC6VKNA/
We’re spending billions of dollars to make traffic worse: Simeon Brown just announced the most anti-driver transport policy in recent memory.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-03-2024/were-spending-billions-of-dollars-to-make-traffic-worse
Simon Wilson: What David Seymour’s bike crash should mean for Simeon Brown’s transport plans
nzherald.co.nz/nz/simon-wilson-what-david-seymours-bike-crash-should-mean-for-simeon-browns-transport-plans/I7PUQPXQYFBBVMM7YOECUUSJ3A/
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Road pricing debate shrouded in smoke and (rear-view) mirrors: Opinion: With a huge funding gap confronting the Transport Agency, it is high-time we shifted to a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/12/road-pricing-debate-shrouded-in-smoke-and-rear-view-mirrors/
Donja R. Love's intense and intimate play 'Fireflies' has its Virginia premiere in Charlottesville Friday
dailyprogress.com/news/local/donja-r-loves-intense-and-intimate-play-fireflies-has-its-virginia-premiere-in-charlottesville-friday/article_ddafe740-eba0-11ee-b05c-b3ecd96ee344.html
Auckland's public transport faces a privately financed future: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is promising completion of Auckland’s big projects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/05/what-the-transport-package-means-for-auckland/
We’re spending billions of dollars to make traffic worse: Simeon Brown just announced the most anti-driver transport policy in recent memory.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-03-2024/were-spending-billions-of-dollars-to-make-traffic-worse
Transport Minister proposes fuel tax increase for 2027: Simeon Brown is proposing a fuel tax increase of 12 cents to hit in 2027 - the same amount Labour ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/510815/transport-minister-proposes-fuel-tax-increase-for-2027
Simeon Brown’s plan to build new roads, says fines could double, fuel taxes gone by the end of the decade, eying greater Crown ownership of City Rail Link
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/simeon-browns-plan-to-build-new-roads-says-fines-could-double-fuel-taxes-gone-by-the-end-of-the-decade-eying-greater-crown-ownership-of-city-rail-link/5LWOBCFB4RDOROJXRLHHZ6B3WY/
Auckland mayor wanted consultants on Waitematā Harbour crossing to be blacklisted
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510645/auckland-mayor-wanted-consultants-on-waitemata-harbour-crossing-to-be-blacklisted
Auckland's public transport faces a privately financed future: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is promising completion of Auckland’s big projects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/05/what-the-transport-package-means-for-auckland/
Government sets up advisory group ahead of Three Waters repeal: Simeon Brown says it will "restore continued local council ownership and control of water ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/508966/government-sets-up-advisory-group-ahead-of-three-waters-repeal
Minister points to 'backstops' if councils refuse Three Waters amalgamations: The minister responsible won't say, pointing only to regulations that could let it ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509064/minister-points-to-backstops-if-councils-refuse-three-waters-amalgamations
Auckland Regional Fuel Tax to end in June, PM announces: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax will be scrapped in months ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508653/auckland-regional-fuel-tax-to-end-in-june-pm-announces
What the light rail millions got Auckland: As the dust settles on the doomed light rail plan for Auckland, newly released documents spell out exactly what the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/05/what-the-light-rail-millions-got-auckland/
Councils get their Three Waters wish - but will they regret it? : The coalition has ticked off another objective - repealing the troubled Three Waters programme ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/focusonpolitics/audio/2018926323/councils-get-their-three-waters-wish-but-will-they-regret-it
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says government's 'electioneering' will have consequences
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509153/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-says-government-s-electioneering-will-have-consequences
The Week in Politics: Water wars - who pays and what happened to $1.2 billion?: Analysis: The government's plan raises questions as it is revealed Labour spent ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509356/the-week-in-politics-water-wars-who-pays-and-what-happened-to-1-point-2-billion
What is Local Water Done Well, the new not-quite-Three Waters?: In just 10 days, the last government's efforts to fix water infrastructure will be scrapped ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/13-02-2024/what-is-local-water-done-well-the-new-not-quite-three-waters
NZ Transport Agency emails reveal concerns within Waka Kotahi about name change: By RNZ The head of the Transport Agency ( NZTA ) ordered the only line about a ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/nz-transport-agency-emails-reveal-concerns-within-waka-kotahi-about-name-change/Q4LY3V55EZA2HMXH2CYSCZSG4E/
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown formally requests Auckland Transport to cease work on projects funded by regional fuel tax
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-formally-requests-auckland-transport-to-cease-work-on-projects-funded-by-regional-fuel-tax/AKAKLOSGFJAPHLDLKDQRBVEZCA/
Next generation will pay the price for critical transport projects, councillor warns
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509112/next-generation-will-pay-the-price-for-critical-transport-projects-councillor-warns
Another day of cancellations and delays hits Auckland trains: A track issue at Britomart Station is causing problems, Auckland Transport says.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509142/another-day-of-cancellations-and-delays-hits-auckland-trains
Simon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon Brown about his transport plan: OPINION The new draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport has four ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/simon-wilson-10-questions-for-simeon-brown-about-his-transport-plan/E7WE3I6PEVH5NKLW54G6APBQQ4/
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Underestimated National MP Simeon Brown gets his chance to shine with raft of big portfolios - Audrey Young
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/underestimated-national-mp-simeon-brown-gets-his-chance-to-shine-with-raft-of-big-portfolios-audrey-young/LL5QE77JSZDI3MRJDUCVMP2CPI/
Greens say EV drivers being ripped off, as data reveals they will pay double some petrol vehicles
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/greens-say-ev-drivers-being-ripped-off-as-data-reveals-they-will-pay-double-some-petrol-vehicles/MNRVCRBYYBA6JIRQCPCBE4SQHQ/
The Brown v Brown showdown is a positive for Auckland - Heather du Plessis-Allan: It’s tempting to think the Brown v Brown showdown is bad for Auckland ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/heather-du-plessis-allan-the-brown-v-brown-showdown-is-a-positive-for-auckland/PUS2TJ4XTBEOPNYXJGA5P4SJRA/
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Simeon Brown wants Auckland’s transport ‘back to basics’: The new Minister of Transport has promised to reprioritise transport planning from cycleways and speed ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/09/simeon-brown-wants-aucklands-transport-back-to-basics/
Work with Wellington councils to improve water infrastructure underway - Simeon Brown
rnz.co.nz/news/national/507937/work-with-wellington-councils-to-improve-water-infrastructure-underway-simeon-brown
Decision to make EVs, plug-in hybrids pay road user charges 'disappointing' - Drive Electric
rnz.co.nz/news/national/506898/decision-to-make-evs-plug-in-hybrids-pay-road-user-charges-disappointing-drive-electric
Fuel tax end: Auckland mayor Wayne Brown won’t raise rates to fund transport projects’ shortfall
nzherald.co.nz/nz/fuel-tax-end-auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-wont-raise-rates-to-fund-transport-projects-shortfall/MTCYKCSVLBECVNU7UIUH777TE4/
No bailing out water, says minister: Nationwide water metering and security over water assets are likely to be conditions of international financiers backing the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/05/no-bailing-out-water-says-minister/
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Wayne Brown’s frustration: Fuel tax gone, Auckland Transport repeating mistakes - The Front Page
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wayne-browns-frustration-fuel-tax-gone-auckland-transport-repeating-mistakes-the-front-page/GETDDSRPYFBCXC6XI5SXB6QPVM/
Minister for Auckland job in doubt, thanks to funding running out in June: The Minister for Auckland, Simeon Brown, could lose all his staff for the portfolio ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/minister-for-auckland-job-in-doubt-thanks-to-funding-running-out-in-june/54D5Z4UOBNFYJNAIAUL2FMSEL4/
Un-banning oil and gas exploration may not fix energy supply gaps, minister told: Repealing the ban on oil and gas exploration may not succeed at extending the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508335/un-banning-oil-and-gas-exploration-may-not-fix-energy-supply-gaps-minister-told
Decision on bilingual road signs coming soon - transport minister: By RNZ Transport Minister Simeon Brown is promising a decision soon on whether to make almost ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/decision-on-bilingual-road-signs-coming-soon-transport-minister/7HT5DJC2R5DVJMBHG7KIPNH75Q/
Government plans for Auckland harbour crossings: Transport Minister Simeon Brown on more car lanes, nothing for bikes
nzherald.co.nz/nz/government-plans-for-auckland-harbour-crossings-transport-minister-simeon-brown-on-more-car-lanes-nothing-for-bikes/3EDI2BOEBRHEXD4JGKKBL5QB3E/
'Serious concerns' about councils' ability to manage water issues - Minister: The Local Government Minister says he has "serious concerns" about Wellington and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/507244/serious-concerns-about-councils-ability-to-manage-water-issues-minister
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says city’s water woes ‘to take decades to fix’: By RNZ Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has met Local Government Minister Simeon Brown ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington-mayor-tory-whanau-says-citys-water-woes-to-take-decades-to-fix/QYBREJTUHJF5PDPW474JQ5STGY/
Quick Glance: 'Decades to Fix': Mayor Tory Whanau on Water Woes Meeting
- Repairing Wellington's earthquake-damaged town hall may be impacted by the city's water leak crisis.
- Mayor Tory Whanau met with the local government minister Simeon Brown to discuss the troubled water network and emphasized the need for collaboration between central and local government.
- It will take decades to fix the state of the city's pipes, requiring government and local councils to work together.
- Brown's schedule includes a meeting with Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy later in the day.
Contractors begin ripping up new pedestrian installed by Auckland Transport at Three Kings
nzherald.co.nz/nz/they-make-them-we-break-them-contractors-begin-ripping-up-new-pedestrian-installed-by-auckland-transport-at-three-kings/SHDEOUM625HNFLJOFJSN6UQ5WE/
Transport Minister says Clean Car Discount costs outweigh benefits: Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the Clean Car Discount was never self-financing ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507363/transport-minister-says-clean-car-discount-costs-outweigh-benefits
Man wins fight with NZTA over ‘offensive’ licence plate with help from David Seymour, Simeon Brown
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/man-wins-fight-with-nzta-over-offensive-licence-plate-with-help-from-david-seymour-simeon-brown/MYBI6HV7AZAONF6H5KYM42SWKE/
Minister disappointed councils failed to provide information on Wellington water issues
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507139/minister-disappointed-councils-failed-to-provide-information-on-wellington-water-issues
National-led government officially cancels Auckland Light Rail plans: The new National-led government is following through on its plans to cancel the Auckland ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/506674/national-led-government-officially-cancels-auckland-light-rail-plans
New transport minister wants to accelerate EV charging: Simeon Brown wants to place 10,000 public chargers to respond to changing traffic flows and the increased ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/25/new-transport-minister-wants-to-accelerate-ev-charging/
Local government financial crisis: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says he's firming up new ways to fund water services for cash-strapped councils – ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/02/minister-advised-to-act-urgently-on-local-councils-significant-financial-stress/
Pivotal week in Wellington water crisis - are more restrictions needed?: It’s a pivotal week for Wellington ’s looming water shortage crisis as residents wait to ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/are-more-restrictions-needed-pivotal-week-in-wellington-water-crisis/IFXKXTBS2ZDD3NCZ5PCURAMGRA/
Former transport minister Michael Wood lashes out at National for scrapping Auckland light rail
nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-transport-minister-michael-wood-lashes-out-at-national-for-scrapping-auckland-light-rail/C4L3NANXYBCUDCWJLFHMJ4AWC4/
Three Waters repeal forces councils to hike rates by a third: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has written to councils saying he'll relax consultation ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/21/three-waters-repeal-forces-councils-to-hike-rates-by-a-third/
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Three Waters repeal forces councils to hike rates by a third: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has written to councils saying he'll relax consultation ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/21/three-waters-repeal-forces-councils-to-hike-rates-by-a-third/
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Government quietly defunds transport climate work: Transport Minister Simeon Brown wouldn't say whether the Government will completely scrap the targets for ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/17/government-quietly-defunds-transport-climate-work/
You know what Simeon Brown loves? Cars: Buckle up, our transport minister has a fast car and a plan to get us outta here.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-12-2023/you-know-what-simeon-brown-loves-cars
Stalled cycling and walking project in Taranaki will not receive more funding - Transport Minister
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505199/stalled-cycling-and-walking-project-in-taranaki-will-not-receive-more-funding-transport-minister
What is ‘NZTA’? A user’s guide to the new, English names : Struggling with the new titles for everything? Here to help.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-12-2023/what-is-nzta-a-users-guide-to-the-new-english-names
NZ will meet first target for transport emissions cuts without EV subsidy, Simeon Brown says
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505205/nz-will-meet-first-target-for-transport-emissions-cuts-without-ev-subsidy-simeon-brown-says
What is ‘NZTA’? A user’s guide to the new, English names : Struggling with the new titles for everything? Here to help.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-12-2023/what-is-nzta-a-users-guide-to-the-new-english-names
Transport Minister Simeon Brown puts brakes on cycling and walking initiatives in NZ Transport Authority Waka Kotahi shake-up
nzherald.co.nz/nz/transport-minister-simeon-brown-puts-brakes-on-cycling-and-walking-initiatives-in-new-zealand-transport-authority-waka-kotahi-shake-up/IPRGSNQWJNCWDN2IVQ4J7O62XQ/
Transport Agency directed to stop blanket speed limit reductions: Transport Minister Simeon Brown has issued a directive to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/transport-agency-directed-stop-blanket-speed-limit-reductions
Let's Get Wellington Moving grinds to a halt: Let's Get Wellington Moving will be dissolved, with ministers and local government announcing today they had agreed ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/504926/let-s-get-wellington-moving-grinds-to-a-halt
Mt Messenger Bypass: Transport Minister unhappy with annual $750k pest control bill
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505098/mt-messenger-bypass-transport-minister-unhappy-with-annual-750k-pest-control-bill
Govt confirms it is dumping 'hugely wasteful' Lake Onslow battery project: The $16 billion pumped hydro scheme had been championed by the former Labour ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/503816/govt-confirms-it-is-dumping-hugely-wasteful-lake-onslow-battery-project
'He gets it' - Christopher Luxon impresses locals on first visit to cyclone-battered Wairoa as PM
rnz.co.nz/news/political/504264/he-gets-it-christopher-luxon-impresses-locals-on-first-visit-to-cyclone-battered-wairoa-as-pm
Auckland Council, Wayne Brown reject plan for Waitematā harbour tunnel: Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has decided not to support the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/504162/auckland-council-wayne-brown-reject-plan-for-waitemata-harbour-tunnel
Wellington City Council faces calls for Crown observer after leaking and infighting
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington-city-council-faces-calls-for-crown-observer-after-leaking-and-infighting/32JI5BXPERGSVATLMMHHVCI3HY/
Auckland's second harbour crossing should prioritise public transport, councillor says
rnz.co.nz/news/national/504211/auckland-s-second-harbour-crossing-should-prioritise-public-transport-councillor-says
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