This afternoon Hon Simeon Brown MP and Mayor Wayne Brown announced changes for Auckland Transport to bring greater democratic oversight.
"The existing transport governance model in Auckland is falling short of meeting the expectations of the Government, Auckland Council, and, most importantly, Aucklanders themselves. By returning decision-making power to elected representatives, we are enabling Aucklanders to directly influence the transport policies that affect their daily lives,” Simeon Brown says.
Read more here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/democracy-restored-transport-auckland
I'm pleased to see progress being made on addressing the legislative mess that is the Auckland Council Act. Transport is critical to environmental, economic, housing, and social outcomes.
While there is more details to come, more democratic oversight is welcomed (although I acknowledge this brings new challenges).