8 Podcast Episodes
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland director lambasts planned second Waitemata Harbour crossing as 'comical'
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland director lambasts planned second Waitemata Harbour crossing as 'comical'
The Government's choice for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing is being called 'comical'. It includes two three-lane tu... Read more
7 Aug 2023
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3mins
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland Director says it's impossible for tolls to pay current construction costs as suggested by ACT
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland Director says it's impossible for tolls to pay current construction costs as suggested by ACT
A suggestion the economics in ACT's latest transport policy won't stack up. The Party says it would fund roading infrast... Read more
24 Jul 2023
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3mins
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland transport spokesperson says there's not enough talk on the good more housing can do for an area
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland transport spokesperson says there's not enough talk on the good more housing can do for an area
A call for an open mind on housing density rules as Auckland Council and the Government clash. Newstalk ZB understands t... Read more
4 Sep 2022
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3mins
Matt Lowrie: Is housing intensification going to destroy the Kiwi way of life?
Matt Lowrie: Is housing intensification going to destroy the Kiwi way of life?
Is housing intensification going to destroy the Kiwi way of life? A new Remuera townhouse project planning to put up 13 ... Read more
24 Mar 2022
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11mins
Matt Lowrie: Auckland light rail project understood to cost about $10 billion
Matt Lowrie: Auckland light rail project understood to cost about $10 billion
It's understood Auckland's light rail project will cost about $10 billion. The Newstalk ZB newsroom understands the Gove... Read more
28 Oct 2021
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2mins
Matt Lowrie: Public transport advocate says light rail consultation is an empty gesture
Matt Lowrie: Public transport advocate says light rail consultation is an empty gesture
A transport advocate says public consultation on Auckland's light rail project is an empty gesture.The proposed rail lin... Read more
7 Jul 2021
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4mins
Matt Lowrie: Purposefully slowing traffic is making it easier for people to get around
Matt Lowrie: Purposefully slowing traffic is making it easier for people to get around
Waka Kotahi is purposely slowing traffic.Chief executive Nicole Rosie told a parliamentary select committee yesterday th... Read more
11 Jun 2021
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3mins
Matt Lowrie: Auckland considers congestion charge of $3.50 for central city, 'strategic corridors'
Matt Lowrie: Auckland considers congestion charge of $3.50 for central city, 'strategic corridors'
By RNZA congestion charge of $3.50 to drive through Auckland's central city at peak hours is one option being considered... Read more
30 Nov 2020
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3mins