March 6, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

Reeves Road to be closed for flyover construction

March 6, 2024

Damian Light

Transport

Reeves Road to be closed for flyover construction

A significant milestone is about to be reached, with the closure of Reeves Road in Pakūranga. A section will close for about two years

December 1, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board, Transport

Gravel footpaths providing safety for Flat Bush

December 1, 2023

Damian Light

Community, Howick Local Board, Transport

Gravel footpaths providing safety for Flat Bush

The Howick Local Board is pleased to report that we've approved funding for Auckland Transport to deliver gravel footpaths that will provide a safe alternative while the permanent paths await the property developer.

November 27, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Transport

Aviemore Drive safety improvements open for feedback

November 27, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Transport

Aviemore Drive safety improvements open for feedback

To address the crash history and make the road safer for people walking and driving along Aviemore Drive, Auckland Transport is proposing changes and is seeking feedback until 10 December 2023.

August 24, 2023

Damian Light

Climate Change, Transport, Howick Local Board, Environment

Eastern Busway requires removal of some trees but will be replaced

August 24, 2023

Damian Light

Climate Change, Transport, Howick Local Board, Environment

Eastern Busway requires removal of some trees but will be replaced

While it’s unfortunate to see trees cut down, the removal of some trees in the short-term is necessary to enable the Eastern Busway project to progress. We know that transport is a significant challenge for locals and the Eastern Busway will provide more frequent, reliable and quicker transport choices for East Auckland.

August 10, 2023

Damian Light

Transport

Eastern Busway stage 4 consultation open now

August 10, 2023

Damian Light

Transport

Eastern Busway stage 4 consultation open now

Eastern Busway Update: public consultation is now open for Stage 4 from Tī Rākau Drive to Botany Town Centre!

August 2, 2023

Damian Light

Transport

What the draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2023 means for East Auckland

August 2, 2023

Damian Light

Transport

The Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) is Auckland Transport’s plan for public transport across the city. AT have released their new draft which outlines how public transport will be managed over the next 8 years.

July 24, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Transport

Public Consultation on Safer Speeds

July 24, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Transport

Today Auckland Transport launched their consultation on their draft speed management plan Katoa, Ka Ora. This plan proposes to set safe and appropriate speeds on approximately 24% of the roads across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

April 12, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Transport

Eastern Busway progresses

April 12, 2023

Damian Light

Howick Local Board, Transport

The Eastern Busway is a critical transport infrastructure for East Auckland, with significant potential benefits to public transport, private vehicles, walking and cycling.

October 3, 2022

Damian Light

Transport

Another extended shutdown of the rail network due to more poor planning

October 3, 2022

Damian Light

Transport

Another extended shutdown of the rail network due to more poor planning

Auckland Transport’s shock announcement that they will be closing large portions of the passenger rail network throughout 2023 and beyond is yet another example of the poor planning holding our city back.

September 22, 2022

Damian Light

Transport, Environment

Car Free Day opportunity to try alternatives

September 22, 2022

Damian Light

Transport, Environment

Car Free Day opportunity to try alternatives

It's international Car Free Day so I'm using public transport to get across Auckland (as I often do). It takes a little more planning but pretty easy with the Auckland Transport's mobile app. Plus I can listen to some tunes and catch up on news, emails and social media.

September 6, 2022

Damian Light

Community, Transport

Community asking for more investment in Flat Bush and Ormiston

September 6, 2022

Damian Light

Community, Transport

Community asking for more investment in Flat Bush and Ormiston

On Monday the Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust hosted local candidates as part of their regular seniors meeting.

July 28, 2022

Damian Light

Transport

Pay increase for drivers a good start

July 28, 2022

Damian Light

Transport

Essential workers throughout this pandemic (and before), our bus drivers deserve better pay and conditions. Great to see this being recognised with Auckland Council announcing today that drivers will receive an increase of 8%, effective this Thursday.

June 18, 2022

Damian Light

Transport, Community

Eastern Busway Burswood diversion continues to divide

June 18, 2022

Damian Light

Transport, Community

Eastern Busway Burswood diversion continues to divide

I popped into Eastern Busway community drop in session in Burswood this morning. Nice to see full size maps and talk with knowledgeable staff from Eastern Busway Alliance.

May 27, 2022

Damian Light

Transport

How many people need to die for Auckland Transport to act?

May 27, 2022

Damian Light

Transport

Too many people are being killed or seriously injured on our roads. And Auckland Transport has been big on promises for road safety, but their record shows otherwise.

May 9, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Environment, Transport

Submission on Auckland Council's preliminary response to housing intensification

May 9, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Environment, Transport

Submission on Auckland Council's preliminary response to housing intensification

Central Government (together with the Opposition) have created legislation that requires all larger cities in New Zealand to allow more intensification of housing. Auckland Council have prepared a preliminary response and asked for public feedback. The following is my submission.

April 13, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Community, Fair Share, Transport

Auckland Council mismanagement is costing us more

April 13, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Community, Fair Share, Transport

Auckland Council mismanagement is costing us more

Imagine how different Auckland would look if our elected representatives hadn't wasted the first 10 years of the super city on vanity projects and bickering.

March 17, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Transport, Fair Share

Auckland Council Budget 2022/2023 consultation feedback to Howick Local Board

March 17, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Transport, Fair Share

Auckland Council Budget 2022/2023 consultation feedback to Howick Local Board

As part of the Auckland Council budget consultation, the Howick Local Board hosted an online public forum. Here’s what I said in my 3 minutes.

March 15, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Transport

Reducing fuel prices and public transport fares welcomed but needs long term solutions

March 15, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Transport

Reducing fuel prices and public transport fares welcomed but needs long term solutions

It's great that the government has announced a reduction in public transport fares, given how critical mode shift is for addressing climate emissions, congestion & road safety.

March 11, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Community, Transport

Eastern Busway feedback shows Burswood diversion unpopular with locals

March 11, 2022

Damian Light

Climate Change, Community, Transport

Eastern Busway feedback shows Burswood diversion unpopular with locals

Auckland Transport have released the response to the December consultation on the Pakuranga to Botany leg of the Eastern Busway.

February 2, 2022

Damian Light

Community, Transport, Fair Share

Auckland Council finances still don't add up

February 2, 2022

Damian Light

Community, Transport, Fair Share

Auckland Council finances still don't add up

Major transport projects like the Eastern Busway have been delayed because Auckland Council told us they didn't have the money to fund it. Yet the NZ Herald has revealed that council is sitting on $285 million of unspent regional fuel tax earmarked for transport.