Auckland mayor Wayne Brown at a transport announcement on 3 December 2024. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown joins Kathryn Ryan to talk about taking back control of transport policy and planning.
He's announced Auckland Transport will be stripped of its decision-making powers to focus on running public transport, while a new Regional Transport Committee will tackle policy and planning.
Wayne Brown also has his sights set on Auckland's development agency Eke Panuku and its events agency Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
Meanwhile he's concerned that the City Rail Link may not be finished on time, despite assurances from officials.
He also talks about Auckland Council moving to sell its remaining stake in Auckland International Airport.
