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.
Invest in safe, connected walking and cycling paths to encourage healthy, low-cost transport options for all ages.
Target industries that heavily damage local roads and create fair, user-based systems to recoup costs and fund upkeep.
Encourage the use of shared bikes and e-scooters to provide affordable, environmentally friendly transport alternatives.
Work with regional and central government to provide reliable, accessible and affordable public transport options for all residents.
Work with relevant authorities to improve airport and maritime transport services, ensuring efficient connections for residents and businesses.
Maintain and upgrade core infrastructure first.
Promote walking, cycling and public transport options through improved infrastructure and safety measures without large capital outlays.
Invest in safe, connected walking and cycling paths to encourage healthy, low-cost transport options for all ages.
Target industries that heavily damage local roads and create fair, user-based systems to recoup costs and fund upkeep.
Encourage the use of shared bikes and e-scooters to provide affordable, environmentally friendly transport alternatives.
Work with regional and central government to provide reliable, accessible and affordable public transport options for all residents.
Work with relevant authorities to improve airport and maritime transport services, ensuring efficient connections for residents and businesses.
Maintain and upgrade core infrastructure first.
Promote walking, cycling and public transport options through improved infrastructure and safety measures without large capital outlays.
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