Grant Robertson wants to speed up second harbour crossing. Video / Mark MitchellDeputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson wants the Government to bring forward work on a second Waitematā crossing, likely to be a tunnel. It is understood that the Government is also considering scrapping its $785 million walking and cycling bridge over the harbour. When asked whether he would renege on building the bridge, Robertson said "we continually look at the network and the programme to make sure that it works well". National campaigned on bringing forward a second harbour crossing at the last election.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 02, 2021 23:48 UTC