Simon Wilson: The world of Wayne Brown is the greatest show in town:

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Apr 20

An Ode to .. Simeon Brown: Bard Billot on the boy Brown

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Apr 15

Revealed: A cost-benefit analysis for Wellington’s long tunnel: Cost: Would be extremely complex and expensive. Benefit: Would provide a vital boost for the ...

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Apr 21

At least two businesses invited to apply for fast-track consents have donated to National, says Labour

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Apr 22

Fast Track Approval Bill: Government watchdogs seek substantial curbs on ministers' powers

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Apr 14

Tauranga's speed limit proposal met with warning from minister: The council is currently consulting on a proposed blanket speed reduction to 30 km/h in the city ...

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Apr 13

Senior Labour MP ordered to take down ‘gross’ social media posts: Peeni Henare has deleted cartoons he reposted ridiculing government ministers David Seymour and ...

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Apr 14

Government investigates 4km tunnel under Wellington: The massive tunnel would run under a chunk of the city and a series of suburbs.

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Apr 19

Government sent please explain letter to Wellington City Council over transport disagreement

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Apr 18

Tauranga council commission request for hybrid model turned down again: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has also rejected the commission's recommendation ...

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Apr 06

Māori ward referendum 'an expense we don't need' – Masterton mayor: Masterton's mayor says holding a referendum for an already established Māori ward is an ...

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Apr 07

A GPS that could backfire on commuters: Today from The Detail: The plan to get kiwis moving - as long as it's along a motorway - has public transport ...

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Apr 23

Govt encouraged to consider tolling existing roads: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is being encouraged to look at tolling existing roads to relieve pressure on ...

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Mar 26

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 ...

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Apr 04

Māori wards ultimatum for councils as coalition government imposes referendums: Councils that brought in Māori wards without polling residents will need to hold ...

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Apr 02

Labour defends roadside drug testing legislation: There are growing calls for random roadside drug testing after seven people were killed in crashes over the ...

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Mar 26

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.

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Apr 05

100 randomly chosen Aucklanders opt for time-of-use charging: A group of citizens was put in a room and asked how to fix the city’s transport woes in a more ...

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Apr 04

Councils label Māori wards reversal 'complete overreach' by government: Reversing councils' ability to decide on Māori wards is "complete overreach by central ...

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Mar 27

What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...

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Mar 18

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 ...

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Mar 11

Advocates attack removal of climate change from government's draft transport policy

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Mar 19

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 ...

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Mar 24

Prominent Aucklanders sign open letter opposing Ports of Auckland 35-year lease: Sir Stephen Tindall, Lady Pippa Blake and Sir Ralph Norris are among those ...

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Mar 22

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 ...

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Mar 05

We’re spending billions of dollars to make traffic worse: Simeon Brown just announced the most anti-driver transport policy in recent memory.

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Mar 10

Transport Minister accused of 'broken promise' over roads: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is unsure if he can turn the ignition key on major motorway ...

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Mar 18

Simon Wilson: What David Seymour’s bike crash should mean for Simeon Brown’s transport plans

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Mar 04

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 ...

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Mar 04

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

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Mayor Wayne Brown and Auckland Transport's Dean Kimpton go for a test drive: Road cones, raised crossings and the entire board of Auckland Transport have ...

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Mar 13

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 ...

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Mar 01

Auckland mayor wanted consultants on Waitematā Harbour crossing to be blacklisted

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Mar 12

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown calls on Housing Minister Chris Bishop to stop ‘dopey mandate’ on housing intensification hearings

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Senior jobs on the line at Auckland Council in response to Mayor Wayne Brown’s calls to cut bureaucracy

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Feb 21

'Go now, in peace': The softly-spoken Samoan son of south Auckland was widely respected across the political spectrum. Tim Murphy farewells an MP whose ...

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Quick Glance: A Tribute to Fa’anānā Efeso Collins

Fa’anānā Efeso Collins served as a vital bridge between Pacific communities and New Zealand.

He was dedicated to representing the needs and ambitions of his people.

Transitioning from local politics to national parliament, Fa’anānā remained a champion for change.

Fa’anānā's legacy embodies a commitment to his community and a vision for a brighter future.

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Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown, the Auckland port and his questionable ‘future fund’: OPINION The battle for Auckland is on: Mayor Wayne Brown has a big bold new plan ...

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Auckland's public transport faces a privately financed future: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is promising completion of Auckland’s big projects ...

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Mar 31

What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...

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Government sets up advisory group ahead of Three Waters repeal: Simeon Brown says it will "restore continued local council ownership and control of water ...

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Auckland councillors debate mayor Wayne Brown's possible rates increases: A meeting on rates rises in Auckland is under way as part of the council's 10-year ...

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Mar 28

Donja R. Love's intense and intimate play 'Fireflies' has its Virginia premiere in Charlottesville Friday

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Feb 13

Minister points to 'backstops' if councils refuse Three Waters amalgamations: The minister responsible won't say, pointing only to regulations that could let it ...

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Feb 22

Wilson: DIR going after outstanding taxes: Financial Secretary Simon Wilson revealed today that the Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) has listed a number of ...

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Feb 16

Councils get their Three Waters wish - but will they regret it? : The coalition has ticked off another objective - repealing the troubled Three Waters programme ...

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Feb 14

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says government's 'electioneering' will have consequences

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Feb 16

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 ...

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Feb 08

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 ...

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Feb 12

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 ...

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Feb 15

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 ...

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Feb 13

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown formally requests Auckland Transport to cease work on projects funded by regional fuel tax

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Feb 13

Next generation will pay the price for critical transport projects, councillor warns

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Feb 13

'Unacceptable': Auckland mayor Wayne Brown demands answers over cancelled trains: 88 trains in Auckland were cancelled on Monday. Wayne Brown wants to know why.

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Simon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon Brown about his transport plan: OPINION The new draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport has four ...

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Underestimated National MP Simeon Brown gets his chance to shine with raft of big portfolios - Audrey Young

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Greens say EV drivers being ripped off, as data reveals they will pay double some petrol vehicles

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Auckland trains cancelled, delayed after KiwiRail speed restrictions on tracks: People are being warned to expect cancellations and delays on Auckland’s trains ...

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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on why public sector contracts go over budget and over time

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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 ...

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Feb 09

Simeon Brown wants Auckland’s transport ‘back to basics’: The new Minister of Transport has promised to reprioritise transport planning from cycleways and speed ...

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Government needs to invest in Wellington’s infrastructure - Fran O’Sullivan: OPINION Wellington needs its own Wayne Brown – a gutsy, business-focused mayor who ...

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Fuel tax end: Auckland mayor Wayne Brown won’t raise rates to fund transport projects’ shortfall

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Feb 06

No bailing out water, says minister: Nationwide water metering and security over water assets are likely to be conditions of international financiers backing the ...

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Wayne Brown’s frustration: Fuel tax gone, Auckland Transport repeating mistakes - The Front Page

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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 ...

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Government plans for Auckland harbour crossings: Transport Minister Simeon Brown on more car lanes, nothing for bikes

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Auckland’s 10-year budget between a rock and a hard place: Auckland councillors have supported a proposal for the next 10 years of spending going out to the ...

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Wilson defends travel costs: Financial Secretary Simon Wilson yesterday defended the government’s travel budget amid renewed criticisms after it was revealed ...

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Port of Auckland pulls brakes on rail 'subsidies': Financial incentives to use rail will soon disappear unless council finds the funds to subsidise ...

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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 ...

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Work with Wellington councils to improve water infrastructure underway - Simeon Brown

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Feb 03

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 ...

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Tragedy as West Midlands Fire Chief found dead: Wayne Brown was found dead inside his home this morning, the fire service said

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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 ...

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'Serious concerns' about councils' ability to manage water issues - Minister: The Local Government Minister says he has "serious concerns" about Wellington and ...

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'Going to take decades to fix': Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau after water woes meeting

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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.

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