Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.
Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.
Continue in-house roadworks with local companies to get better service for the whole community.
Seal roads for 55 marae and 10 kōhanga reo by 2030. Include all school buses and vans in the road matrix so they can travel safely to and from home.
Upgrade Kaitaia Airport runway one by May 2026 and runway two by December 2026 to ensure hospital flights can deliver doctors safely.
Continue in-house roadworks with local companies to get better service for the whole community.
Seal roads for 55 marae and 10 kōhanga reo by 2030. Include all school buses and vans in the road matrix so they can travel safely to and from home.
Upgrade Kaitaia Airport runway one by May 2026 and runway two by December 2026 to ensure hospital flights can deliver doctors safely.
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