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What we are working on

Manukau Harbour Feasibility Study

We are seeking advice in the form of an independent study on whether the Manukau Harbour could serve as a location for a large-scale port.

Northland dry dock business case

Exploring the case for the development of a dry dock in Northland.

Auckland Light Rail project

Work programme

The New Zealand Rail Plan

Outlining the Government’s long-term vision and priorities for New Zealand’s national rail network.

The Congestion Question

Investigating whether congestion pricing should be introduced in Auckland.

Work programme

Let's Get Wellington Moving

Supporting the Minister of Transport to agree the Government’s share of this transport initiative for the Wellington region.

Work programme

Hamilton-Auckland Intercity Connectivity

Investigating the potential for a new rapid rail service between Hamilton and Auckland.

Work programme

North Auckland Line Business Case

Considering ways to develop the North Auckland Rail line to improve Northland’s transport connections.

Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy

Delivering a freight and logistics strategy for the upper North Island that includes whether to move the location of the Port of Auckland.

Regulatory review

Future of rail

Defining and developing the future of rail in New Zealand.

Work programme

Land transport Crown investment packages

Working with other government agencies to deliver land transport priorities.

Work programme

Metropolitan (metro) Rail

Supporting metro passenger rail services in Auckland and Wellington.

Work programme

Kaikōura earthquake recovery work programme

Collaborating with other government agencies on a programme of work to respond to the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.

Policies, strategies and agreements

Government Policy Statement on land transport 2021

Setting out how funding will be allocated for transport activities from 2021/22–2030/31.

Work programme

Transport Outlook

Using data available from around New Zealand to examine the current and future state of transport demand in New Zealand.

Tolling and public private partnerships

Supporting transport projects through alternative funding or delivery methods.

Government Policy Statement on land transport

Setting out the Government’s priorities for allocating transport funds.

Government Policy Statement on land transport 2018

Setting out how funding will be allocated for transport activities over 2018/19–2027/28.

Agencies we're working with

Waka Kotahi, New Zealand Transport Agency

Let's Get Wellington Moving

Waka Kotahi, New Zealand Transport Agency

Making progress

Auckland electrification project

Wellington Metro upgrade

Developing Auckland's Rail Transport

Rules and Regulations