East West stories
Critics warn the draft plan will worsen congestion and emissions by prioritising highways over public transport, walking and cycling.
Despite a $31 billion investment, Aucklanders are being warned motorway queues and emissions will still rise under the transport plan.
Auckland commuters and freight operators are set to gain from a NZD $30 billion transport spend, though congestion relief is still in doubt.
A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.
Auckland’s road freight industry says decongesting key routes now would cut delays, save millions and help all motorists move faster.
Public submissions will now test the East West Link, with the board process expected to give industry greater certainty over timing.
Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.
The founder-led manufacturer is handing day-to-day control to a veteran industrial executive as it seeks growth and a smoother leadership transition.
East West opens Thai motor plant with CBM to expand Asian capacity and give OEMs a tariff-friendly route for US-bound shipments.
Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.
