Latest update from WQ TMA March 2022 |
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New plans for Wynyard Point, check out the ferry survey & keep your bike safe. Read more below. |
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| | Walk2Work Day National Walk2Work day is on Wednesday 9th March. This year, with staff still working from home, people are being encouraged to add walking into their day - regardless of where they are working. Walking is a great way to stay healthy and active and to explore your local area. When you are out exploring Tāmaki Makaurau on foot, collect as many Whale Tales as you can, or join one of the guided walks to learn more about this beautiful city. Check out the walking events happening across Auckland city during this week. | | |
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| | New plan for the redevelopment of Wynyard Point is revealed The vision for the next steps in the transformation of Wynyard Quarter is here, and its name is Te Ara Tukutuku. Te Ara Tukutuku is the plan that will guide the evolution of Wynyard Point from its industrial past to a resilient, vibrant, attractive waterfront space that Aucklanders will continue to love. Created in partnership with key stakeholders, the plan demonstrates huge change and ambition, both for the landscape of the waterfront and for how we all access and use it. Read more in the link below. | | |
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| | Would new ferry services help your commute? Auckland Transport (AT) are investigating the potential for extending one or more existing ferry services into the Wynyard Quarter area. WQ TMA have produced a short online survey to help gauge the views of commuters and residents in the area. There are six prizes to be won - 3 x $100 cash and 3 Blunt umbrellas - all you need to do is complete the online survey. The results will help AT to gain a better understanding of the potential demand for ferry services in the area, and guide any further investigation. Any new ferry services are likely to be electric, but not operational until 2027. | | |
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| | Final stage of Innovation Precinct gets underway To achieve the goal of a Smart-Working waterfront, Eke Panuku has partnered with Precinct Properties to develop the infrastructure for the next stage of the innovation precinct. The Innovation Precinct is an area that is identified in the Waterfront Plan. This area has been designated for commercial development. This final stage will introduce three new buildings and construction has already started. Developed with architect Warren and Mahoney, stage 3 of commercial development will comprise of low-rise office buildings that will integrate seamlessly into the surrounding area. The planned completion date is 2025. See details from Precinct Properties here. | | |
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| | Paris and Berlin are banning cars from their city centres Paris has announced plans to ban traffic in the first four districts. However, some cars will still be allowed, including delivery drivers and those needing to access amenities. It is estimated that the ban will take over 100,000 cars off the roads daily. Read more about Paris here Berlin's city centre could become the largest car free area in the world, following a campaign supported by 50,000 citizens. The ambition is to reduce the number of road accidents, improve air quality and reduce the city's carbon footprint. Read more about Berlin in the link below. | | |
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| | Bike thefts on the increase In Auckland alone an estimated 2,500 - 5,000 bikes are stolen each year, according to figures from Bike Auckland. Many people don't report bike thefts to the Police, so the figures could be much higher. 529 Garage is a bike registration scheme, which is free to use and can help reunite bikes and owners. After introducing the scheme Vancouver, Canada they saw a 20% reduction in bike thefts. AT are offering free bike locks this summer - find out more here. Image Credit 529 Garage | | |
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| | Auckland Council Budget consultation The Auckland Council Annual Budget 2022 / 2023 sets the activities, services and investments for the Council for the next year. You can attend events online or in-person to find out more about the proposals, ask questions, and provide feedback. See the Annual Budget 2022/2023 Consultation Document (PDF 9.97MB) for more detailed information. Public consultation is open until 5pm 28th March 2022. | | |
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| | Dedicated ferry to get bikes over the harbour? Plans for a dedicated harbour ferry service for Auckland cyclists are being readied to go to Transport Minister, Michael Wood. The concept is three dedicated ferries, able to carry 40-100 passengers and their bikes on a fast turnaround service (10 minutes at peak times). A Waka Kotahi/NZTA briefing paper, produced in February, envisaged 1800 cyclists a day by 2028. Read more from Stuff in the link below. Photo credit Chris Burgess | | |
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| | Will the UK introduce road pricing? UK Transport committee concluded that drop in fuel-duty revenues from shift to electric requires urgent action. Motorists may have to pay by the mile to make up a $67bn(NZ) tax shortfall that will arise from the shift to electric vehicles. British MPs have called on the Government to act urgently to bring in a national road pricing scheme. Technology now exists to deliver a national scheme that prices up a journey based on the road, time and type of vehicle, offering better prices at less congested times. The Committee also suggested people should be incentivized to continue or convert to use public transport and active modes. Photo credit Rui Vieira/PA | | |
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| | Fonterra introduces NZ's first electric milk tanker More than 100 years ago, Fonterra’s Waitoa site had New Zealand’s largest fleet of electric milk truck, delivering milk to homes and businesses. Fast forward to 2022, the site is now set to welcome New Zealand’s first modern electric milk tanker. The E-tanker is due to hit the road in early May. It will help Fonterra understand what the future of electric milk collection and rural electric heavy transport could look like. Read more about it below. | | |
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