What will Labour do to help shape Auckland for the better?

As you may have heard over the past couple of weeks,Labour has gone into government with a coalition agreement with The green's and New Zealand First.This is a very interesting turn out as no one would expect New Zealand First to would go and work with the greens.

So what does this mean for Auckland? Will we hopefully see any new changes to New Zealand's Largest and most economical city?Well the new chosen Housing and Transport minister of Labour,Phil Twyford has said we wan't to invest more into Rail,Cycling and walking and less on road infrastructure.This also means that the east-west link in Onehunga has been put on a stand still.He also said that they are hoping to start creating rapid transit from the city to Auckland Airport.This is very exciting and important because this will mean we will finally have a direct rapid public transport link from the CBD and New Zealands biggest Airport.This will bring in much more money for All of New Zealand and not only Auckland.

It's Not only Auckland either,Labour have announced that they are also hoping to invest in Regional Rapid Rail between the surrounding regions of Waikato and Bay of Plenty.This is what Auckland Desperately needs.A frequent and good passenger rail line between Auckland,Hamilton and Tauranga.Labour explained that they are also hoping to start this next year.This will be amazing for all of New Zealand,not just these cities.Greater Auckland originally proposed this concept, and here is what the map for it.

It would be an incredible stride for Auckland and it would bring a lot of potential extensions to Cambridge,Te kuiti and we could bring back the geyserland service to Rotorua.But Labour most likely will pay for most of this with a regional fuel tax for Aucklanders.Which has a few cons and pros.I say pros because it could get people using public transport more instead of taking a car.which would very good.There are tonnes more things labour will do to Auckland to help get our city more livable,beautiful and with all these transport opportunities they have.It'll help get Auckland's blood really pum