close
MENU
2 mins to read

Public transport, subsidies and a protester at work

Penny Bright has asked Auckland Transport for official information on the breakdown of public subsidies given to private ferry, bus and rail operators running the city's public transport network.

Sally Lindsay
Fri, 26 Jun 2015

Perennial protester Penny Bright has taken up the cudgels on behalf of Aucklanders over the contentious transport levy that nearly brought the Auckland Council’s budget down this week. 

The city’s budget passed by only one vote after protesting councillors said most ratepayers could not afford the

Want to read more? It's easy.

Choose your best value subscription option

Student

Exclusive offer for uni students studying at a New Zealand university (valued at $499).
Individual
Group membership
NBR Marketplace

Yearly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Monthly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$44.95 / monthly

Smartphone Only Subscription

NZ$24.95 / monthly

Premium Group Membership 10 Users

NZ$350+GST / monthly

$35 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 20 Users

NZ$600+GST / monthly

$30 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 50 Users

NZ$1250+GST / monthly

$25 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 100 Users

NZ$1875+GST / monthly

$18.75 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Yearly Premium Online Subscription + NBR Marketplace

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Already have an account? Login
Sally Lindsay
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
© All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription.
Public transport, subsidies and a protester at work
49018
true