Upper North Island offers big potential wins for rail.
40% of our population live in the Golden Triangle. Why is it so hard to plan for the future and make change stick?
North Waikato Stations
Trains go through the rapidly growing towns of Pookeno, Tuakau, and Te Kauwhata but don't stop. It's a missed opportunity. Plans must be made now to connect these three towns to the rail network. Thankfully green shoots of progress are emerging. Read more.
Long term infrastructure
The Upper North island is an example of what happens when we fail to develop a long-term approach to infrastructure. We need to do better. We must commit to long-term plans and ensure these aren't derailed by electoral cycles. Read more.
What are the issues in the Upper North Island?
Te Huia
The politicisation of the Te Huia regional train service between Auckland and Hamilton needs to stop. Ongoing support for the service needs to be confirmed so that new trains can be bought into service, increasing speeds and frequency. Read more.
Tauranga & the Bay of Plenty
Tauranga is one of our largest and fastest-growing cities. Growing pains have created traffic jams and stress on infrastructure. Connecting Tauranga to Hamilton and Auckland by passenger rail is a 'no-brainer'. Read more.
Northland
Rail lines extend to the Bay of Islands creating a sustainable transport corridor for locals and visitors alike. Read more.