"Over the last couple of months, I’ve been trying to obtain information on the advice given to decision-makers about the RoNS.
I sent three Official Information requests ... seeking any advice on the RoNS programme, and its affordability.
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NZTA refused to release any information ... MoT would only release two heavily redacted documents,... Te Waihanga only provided one email..."
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/12/17/whats-in-the-rons-files/
Earlier this week, Te Waihanga, The Infrastructure Commission, called for Over the last couple of months, I’ve been trying to obtain information on the advice given to decision-makers about the RoNS. I sent three Official Information requests – to the … Continued
What’s in the RoNS files? - https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/12/17/whats-in-the-rons-files/
Earlier this week, Te Waihanga, The Infrastructure Commission, called for Over the last couple of months, I’ve been trying to obtain information on the advice given to decision-makers about the RoNS. I sent three Official Information requests – to the … Continued
Minister admits RoNS reality is biting – and hard - https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/20/minister-admits-rons-reality-is-biting-and-hard/
I'm calling it now, RoNS are dead and good riddance.
More Thoughts on MOAR RoNS - https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/10/29/more-thoughts-on-moar-rons/
The absurdly high cost – potentially $50 billion – of the government’s focus on building MOAR RoNS (Roads of National Significance) was highlighted last week, with the release of new costings for six of the 17 projects. I covered some … Continued
@Kay Absolutely agree. However, they can't do any of those things, because having public services is entirely antithetical to their beliefs.
Reality bites: RoNS will bankrupt the nation - https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/10/21/rons-reality-needs-to-bite/
I remind you again that money isn't real. However, it's really funny to see neoliberals bitten by their own economic orthodoxy - even when they try to cheat by changing the rules.
The government’s Yesterday’s funding announcement on preparatory work includes this for the East West link: Funding of $102m to progress design, consenting and route protection. Hamilton Southern Links Hamilton has just been successfully bypassed, so clearly it’s time for another … Continued
Winston First have been spreading a story that the poor state of our roads was caused by a change to importing road bitumen, instead of producing it locally at Marsden Point. All because of the last Labour government and those bloody greenies;
https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/08/nz-firsts-doomed-deal-to-reopen-marsden-point-refinery/
A few points on that.
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