Probably look at somewhere like Miranda but no rail anywhere nearby so you'd have to run it all the way across to Pokeno. Alternatively Kawakawa Bay has been talked about in the past, and run the rail through Clevedon to Papakura. However you'd have a fair bit of local opposition to the latter with Maraetai and Beachlands nearby.
I was thinking the National roading policy of putting four lanes to Whangarei would help sway any move North but unfortunately it sounds like this was not even costed so seems more like an empty promise to ensure Shane Jones gets no traction in Northland. Surprised the share price has held up so well despite the shift South to Manukau or Thames.
I was thinking the National roading policy of putting four lanes to Whangarei would help sway any move North but unfortunately it sounds like this was not even costed so seems more like an empty promise to ensure Shane Jones gets no traction in Northland. Surprised the share price has held up so well despite the shift South to Manukau or Thames.
The long term trend for container shipping is growth.
Ports of Auckland will stir up a political ruckus if they try to fill in the harbour to expand.
Tauranga's Sulphur Point terminal has limitations on expansion.
Polies should stop trying to define the future. All they need to do is complete the rail spur to Marsden Point and future growth will overflow there.
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Marilyn
I think you are right MM.
But it would be much better to plan this....rather than let it happen via market forces.
Auckland in particular would benefit significantly.
Originally Posted by whatsup
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