The government has set out the fine print for its promised shake-up of Auckland Transport, pledging to have the new set-up in place within a year.
Under the legislation – signalled late last year – Auckland Transport will be stripped of most of its powers and refocused on delivering public transport.
Auckland Council will instead take charge of policy, planning and road management.
The mayor and Auckland’s 20 councillors will be responsible for major roads and the city centre, while local boards will have oversight of local roads – including speed limits.
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Transport Minister Simeon Brown announce extensions for ports’ permits at a press conference in Auckland’s Parnell.
Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi
A new committee will be set up with an equal share of Auckland councillors and ministerial appointees to develop a 30-year transport plan for the city.
The bill will have its first reading this month, and is expected to pass into law in March next year – with the new arrangement in place before next September.
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