Maungawhau station, formerly Mt Eden station, closed in July 2020 for reconstruction as part of the City Rail Link. Delays during the COVID-19 lockdowns extended the construction process, and the station is now expected to reopen in early 2024.
Starting on October 14th, Western line trains have been running at reduced frequency to allow for testing at the station, indicating that the station may be almost completed.
Trains across the city have also been affected by unplanned disruptions over the past few months, most recently on the Western line with a series of power outages.
For City Counselling this week I asked Councillor Julie Fairey about the timeline on Maungawhau station, the upcoming Te Waihorotiu and Karanga-ā-hape stations, and power outages across the rail network.
Producer Laura Kvigstad talks with Rail and Maritime Transport Union Spokesperson, John Kerr, about a petition to Auckland Transport cutting staff on trains and buses
After last weeks enormous fire in the CBD, His Worship talks about the aftermath and ongoing investigations. Also talking Tuia 250, and what's happening with the City Light Rail.
This week: Weekly chat with Green party co-leader James Shaw on NZ first’s lack of support of the light rail, and what a capital gains tax could look like for NZ.
Southern Cross: Pacific Media Centre Contributing editor Sri Krishnamurthi: on Papuan lives matter, and yesterday’s Black lives matter protest and racism experienced by NZ’s pacifika community.
Producer James Tapp talks to Marnie Prickett from choose clean water NZ about water storage and clean water infrastructure.
Zoe brings us a report on yesterday Black Lives Matter protest.
I tēnei ata the Mayor is on the line talking to Rachel about the Ports of Auckland, the Light Rail project and new train between Auckland and Hamilton, and the nursing shortage at Waitematā DHB. Whakarongo mai!
I tēnei ata, Dr. Lara Greaves calls up the studio to chat to Rachel about the trans-Tasman bubble, calls for HPV self-testing, and the Auckland Light Rail to Māngere. Whakarongo mai!
Today Rachel chats to the mayor about his recent criticism of Kiwirail and Waka Kōtahi, the City Rail Link and affected businesses, and the Dawn Raids Apology. Whakarongo mai!
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