Govt announces significant reforms to Auckland transport governance

Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have announced major changes to Auckland's transport policy decision making structure. This includes returning regional and transport planning to Auckland Council, and establishing a new Auckland Regional Transport Committee that will be tasked with developing a 30 year transport plan for Auckland, to be agreed upon by both Cabinet and Auckland Council. The changes mean Local Boards will also now have authority over certain transport decisions such as parking policies, and setting of speed limits.