15 Jan 2024

Auckland business association responds to light rail project

From Morning Report, 7:33 am on 15 January 2024

The Government has officially scrapped Auckland's beleaguered light rail project, fulfilling its election promise.

The former Labour government said the project would be completed within four years.

But, six years and 228 million dollars later, not a single piece of track has been laid.

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Photo: Supplied / HOTC

Viv Beck is the chief executive of Auckland business association Heart of the City. She spoke with Ben Strang.