We need to stop the PT network from slipping
Auckland has had a tough few weeks, first with flooding and now Cyclone Gabrielle bearing down. Hopefully everyone is safe and any damage is limited.
At the time of writing this the wind is starting to pick up but we’re yet to really see the full effects but some impacts starting to be seen, such as Waka Kotahi closing the Harbour Bridge and Kiwirail shutting the rail network across the top of the North Island.…
40 Comments Weekly Roundup 10-February-2023
Kia ora! Based on the forecasts, Monsoon Season appears to be what we’ve been dealt this summer.
Header image: a painting of green-tracked light rail down Dominion Road, by Chris Dews. The Week in Greater Auckland
On Tuesday, we shared a guest post with writing by both Ed Clayton and GA reader Anna, responding to the Anniversary Weekend flooding.…
My very first e-bike
You never forget your first e-bike ride. Mine was a test ride with Big Street Bikers at the Viaduct Harbour, sometime around 2017. I started slow, along the calm streets. When I cranked up the battery assist I was almost flying along – it felt scarily fast so I backed off quickly.…
Waterproofing the City
As the planet continues to cook, extreme weather events like those we experienced over the last two weeks are set to become more frequent. How we plan our cities to mitigate the risks of climate change will inevitably be more salient going forward, and that will only increase over time.…
Managing our stormwater
This post contains two guest posts from readers, both of which were sent to us after the flooding on Friday 27 January, both of which discuss how we handle our stormwater. This is a guest post from Ed Clayton, who’s written for us before about Auckland’s relationship with freshwater, the potential for green-tracking light rail, and creating ‘green density’ with Ecological Build Zones. …
Weekly Roundup 03-February-2023
Kia ora. What a week! We hope you’ve all come through last weekend’s extreme weather event relatively dry and safe.
Header image: stormwater ponds at Hobsonville Point. Image via Twitter. The week in Greater Auckland
There’s been a storm of information and debate since the worst of the flooding unfolded on Friday, and a short posting week for us.…
Government confirms a light rail rethink
Transport Minister and now also Minister for Auckland, Michael Wood has confirmed that the light rail project is part of the government’s policy refocus.
Wood said the light rail project was under review as part of a ministerial refocus on key Government projects.…
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