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National confirms it would scrap Auckland light rail project

Simeon Brown says Govt ideologically committed to light rail and hasn't considered alternatives.

National’s transport spokesperson Simeon Brown would scrap light rail.

Brent Edwards Thu, 26 May 2022

If the National Party leads the next Government, former Wellington mayor Dame Fran Wilde’s latest role will be relatively short-lived.

Wilde was appointed chair of the new board tasked with delivering the Auckland light rail project but National’s transport spokesperson Simeon Brown has

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Brent Edwards Thu, 26 May 2022
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