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Auckland's Second Crossing Debate | Wellington News
Auckland’s second harbor crossing is heating up as a million-dollar study kicks off to explore a bridge over Meola Reef — Mayor Wayne Brown’s long-promised route, now officially backed by Cabinet. But New Zealand First’s Winston Peters is furious, calling it a “gross, shocking waste” and demanding the project be put out to tender like Marsden Point, citing past costly failures including light rail and SkyPath. He argues 100 million already spent on consulting deserves consequences. Brown remains supportive but open to Peters’ cost-saving idea. Experts warn getting this wrong could cost…
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