Treasury is cautioning the Government that its chosen way forward for Auckland light rail could "dilute accountability" and further delay a project that is already years behind schedule. Transport Minister Michael Wood says the light rail process needs to be inclusive at the board level. "The role of the independent chair will be critical in bringing together the diverse composition of the board," Wood said in the paper. An artist's impression of light rail on Queen St, central Auckland. The Herald understands it will be six to eight years before light rail is up and running in Auckland.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 05, 2021 17:01 UTC