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Commuter train campaign huge success

Sunday, 6 September 2009, 11:34 am | Campaign For Better Transport

The Campaign For Better Transport's Hamilton to Auckland commuter train campaign has been so successful, the group have had to order the printing of thousands more of the postcards they are getting people to sign to show their support. More >>

Support United for Commuter Trains to Auckland

Sunday, 23 August 2009, 12:49 pm | Campaign For Better Transport

Yesterday the Campaign For Better Transport (CBT) visited towns in the Waikato asking residents and businesses to show their support for commuter trains to Auckland and they received an overwhelmingly positive response, with over 1,000 postcards signed ... More >>

Demand For Facts On Heavy Trucks Proposal

Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 9:34 am | Campaign For Better Transport

Press Release from Campaign For Better Transport Tuesday 28th July 2009 For immediate release 20:00 Demand For Facts On Heavy Trucks Proposal More >>

Say "No" to Bigger Trucks

Tuesday, 21 July 2009, 10:47 am | Campaign For Better Transport

The Campaign For Better Transport is urging concerned road users and organisations to make submissions against the Government’s proposal to let larger and heavier trucks on our roads from next year. More >>

Support Builds for Waikato Rail

Thursday, 25 June 2009, 9:45 am | Campaign For Better Transport

Support for a Waikato to Auckland commuter train service is gathering momentum after last night’s public meeting held in Hamilton by the transport lobby group Campaign For Better Transport. More >>

Minister Urged To End Stalling On Public Transport

Friday, 5 June 2009, 9:32 am | Campaign For Better Transport

Auckland public transport campaigners the Campaign for Better Transport will today urge the Government to stop delaying much needed public transport improvements in the Auckland region when it meets Minister of Transport Steven Joyce today. “Electrification ... More >>

Benefits of Roads of National Significance Unknown

Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 10:47 am | Campaign For Better Transport

It was revealed today that the Government’s "Roads of National Significance", which includes the latest Waterview motorway option along with six other motorway plans around the country, have yet to pass any economic assessment. More >>

"Action Stations" Over Auckland Public Transport

Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 9:11 am | Campaign For Better Transport

The Campaign for Better Transport today launched a campaign to highlight uncertainty surrounding the future of public transport projects in Auckland. More >>

Concern Over Waikato Is Feet Dragging On Trains

Sunday, 19 April 2009, 5:27 pm | Campaign For Better Transport

The Campaign For Better Transport is seriously concerned that Environment Waikato(Waikato Regional Council) is dragging its feet in implementation of a Hamilton to Auckland commuter train service, and risks loosing crucial access pathways to Britomart station ... More >>

Call to Suspend Motorway Projects

Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 1:50 pm | Campaign For Better Transport

Alarmed at the lack of any contingency plan from central Government in the face of soaring petrol prices, the Campaign for Better Transport has come up with a plan of its own. More >>

Action Called For Over Airport Rail Petition

Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 11:05 am | Campaign For Better Transport

A petition calling for a rail link from downtown Auckland to Auckland Airport will be presented to the Auckland Regional Council tomorrow [Wednesday 12th March]. More >>

Transit to Work With ARTA On Airport Rail

Monday, 10 December 2007, 10:24 am | Campaign For Better Transport

Transit New Zealand is to work closely with the Auckland Regional Transport Authority and other agencies to facilitate a rail link to Auckland Airport from Onehunga. More >>

Airport Rail Petition Nears 4,000 Signatures

Friday, 23 November 2007, 10:55 am | Campaign For Better Transport

A petition to safeguard an electric rail corridor to Auckland Airport has gained almost 4,000 signatures in the fortnight since it was launched. More >>

"Urgent" Airport Rail Petition Launched

Monday, 12 November 2007, 9:00 am | Campaign For Better Transport

The Campaign for Better Transport has announced the launch of a petition in support of an electric rail link to Auckland Airport, via Onehunga and Mangere. More >>

Second Manukau Crossing "Doesn’t Add Up"

Monday, 22 October 2007, 3:32 pm | Campaign For Better Transport

The Campaign For Better Transport today questioned why the $250m second Manukau Harbour Crossing project is continuing in its present form. More >>

Transit Told to Provide for Rapid Transit on SH20

Tuesday, 3 July 2007, 10:15 am | Campaign For Better Transport

Auckland City Council has asked Transit to redesign a motorway interchange to allow for future rapid public transport, a decision welcomed by the Campaign for Better Transport today. "Transit’s application gave no consideration for how the new Onehunga ... More >>

New Train Timetables Offer Quick Connections

Monday, 2 July 2007, 10:57 am | Campaign For Better Transport

Transport lobby group Campaign for Better Transport is applauding new Auckland train timetables that comes into effect next week [Monday 2nd July]. Highlighting improved integration of services between the Western and Southern lines, spokesperson Cameron ... More >>

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