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Six Projects, Seventeen Promises | Auckland News

The government’s ambitious “Roads of National Significance” plan—once promising 17 major highway projects—is now in flux, with only six set to proceed as planned. After years of cancellations, resurrections, and delays, including the long-running Waikato Expressway and the rollercoaster Mill Road project, funding shortfalls due to falling fuel tax revenue have made the rest of the list a distant dream. While the Transport Minister’s latest update brings some clarity, it’s hard to stay optimistic when promises keep shifting—and cash keeps drying up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…

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