Join Greater Auckland

Late June we launched GREATER AUCKLAND (GA) – a non-profit group that recognises Auckland’s untapped potential. We call for smarter thinking on the problems our city faces: investments in quality public and active transport, and more housing choice. One area we think it should help is in providing more clarity to organisations we work with and advocate to.…
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Common Acronyms page

We use a lot of acronyms here at TransportBlog. We try to write them out in full the first time we use them in a post, but we won’t always remember – sorry in advance! With that in mind we’ve created a page (under the About heading) to list them so readers can reference them if they’re not sure what something means.…
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Help us to create a Greater Auckland

Transportblog started seven years ago and we are immensely proud of what it has become. Equally, we are extremely excited about the way the Auckland is starting to develop.  The city is already blessed with natural assets many cities can only dream of, but has for too long been let down by its built environment.…
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Greater Auckland Launch Party

We would like to invite all friends, family and supporters of the TransportBlog to celebrate the launch of our new organisation Greater Auckland. This is happening Sunday, June 21st at 3pm. There will be nibbles and mulled wine provided followed by a few speeches.…
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Upcoming seminar: New ideas in economic evaluation

Next Tuesday, the Government Economics Network and Auckland Council are hosting a seminar entitled “Economic evaluation in Auckland – new ideas and challenges“. It’s on a topic that I personally find very interesting – some readers may also be keen: Estimating the economic impact of transport interventions using the Gross Value Added approach.…
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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. From everyone hear at TransportBlog I hope you have a great day with friends and family. I’d also like to say thanks to all the men and women who help to keep our PT system working, especially those bus drivers working today.…
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