Robertson says Transport Minister Michael Wood has been working with different colleagues and stakeholders. The Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) is critical to that, and Robertson says Cabinet is in the throes of working through the NZ Upgrade programme. "The Auckland Housing Programme is the most significant element of our housing programme across New Zealand," he says. As Minister of Infrastructure, Robertson closely liaises with Wood (Transport) and also Housing Minister Megan Woods. "We've already got the national policy statement on urban development out there and I'll really be looking closely at the way Auckland Council responds to that.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 08, 2021 21:02 UTC