Waikato Regional Council
Transport
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.
Transport
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.
Advocate for a transport network that safely moves people and goods, allowing access to jobs, education and health through public transport, roads and rail.
Advocate for Te Huia because interregional rail boosts productivity, unlocks regional housing growth and strengthens economic resilience.
Value and invest in community transport, enabling people to remain in their communities and travel with dignity.
Advocate for fair funding models to deliver increased rail services to connect Hamilton with Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington.
Grow the community transport fund and shuttle offerings to get better and more innovative ride sharing where big buses and rail do not suit.
Increase frequency and reliability of bus services in and around Hamilton and consider park-and-ride locations.
Challenge the current government requirement for zero emission vehicles only to be allowed as replacements for the current diesel fleet.
Increase fares recovery to levels requested by NZTA.
Stop the Te Huia train service when the trial period ends in June 2026.
Focus on integrating sustainability into every decision to make transport system cleaner, cost-effective, affordable, efficient and accessible.
Promote efficiency and low-emission transport systems through working with central government and other territorial authorities.
Avoid focusing entirely on cycle lanes as nobody cycles when it is raining.
Build well engineered no frills transportation infrastructure.
Fast track the four-lane road network between Auckland, Tauranga and Waikato.
Pause electrification of the bus fleet until a full business case is completed.
Undertake a review of public bus transport to ensure routes are serving passenger needs and represent value for money.
Ensure there is public transport to Hamilton airport and Frankton station.
Ensure public transport is retained as part of an efficient transport network in a growing modern city and the peri-urban zones.
Progress discussions with Auckland and central government to ensure interregional rail is part of an effective transport network.
Improve the safety of shared scooter, cycle and pedestrian lanes.
Advocate for a transport network that safely moves people and goods, allowing access to jobs, education and health through public transport, roads and rail.
Advocate for Te Huia because interregional rail boosts productivity, unlocks regional housing growth and strengthens economic resilience.
Value and invest in community transport, enabling people to remain in their communities and travel with dignity.
Advocate for fair funding models to deliver increased rail services to connect Hamilton with Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington.
Grow the community transport fund and shuttle offerings to get better and more innovative ride sharing where big buses and rail do not suit.
Increase frequency and reliability of bus services in and around Hamilton and consider park-and-ride locations.
Challenge the current government requirement for zero emission vehicles only to be allowed as replacements for the current diesel fleet.
Increase fares recovery to levels requested by NZTA.
Stop the Te Huia train service when the trial period ends in June 2026.
Focus on integrating sustainability into every decision to make transport system cleaner, cost-effective, affordable, efficient and accessible.
Promote efficiency and low-emission transport systems through working with central government and other territorial authorities.
Avoid focusing entirely on cycle lanes as nobody cycles when it is raining.
Build well engineered no frills transportation infrastructure.
Fast track the four-lane road network between Auckland, Tauranga and Waikato.
Pause electrification of the bus fleet until a full business case is completed.
Undertake a review of public bus transport to ensure routes are serving passenger needs and represent value for money.
Ensure there is public transport to Hamilton airport and Frankton station.
Ensure public transport is retained as part of an efficient transport network in a growing modern city and the peri-urban zones.
Progress discussions with Auckland and central government to ensure interregional rail is part of an effective transport network.
Improve the safety of shared scooter, cycle and pedestrian lanes.
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