Auckland Crossing Debate Heats Up | Auckland News

Winston Peters is demanding the second Auckland harbour crossing be put out to tender immediately, slamming the government’s reliance on more reports as wasteful and calling for builders to compete with data-driven solutions — potentially subsidized by the state. Transport Minister Chris Bishop counters that a fresh business case is essential to nail down the “how” of this multi-billion dollar project, including funding and construction specifics, arguing the current evidence-led process is non-negotiable. Labour’s Chris Hipkins accuses the government of making no real progress in three years, claiming the groundwork was already laid under his leadership and questioning why time and money are being squandered. Bishop insists they’re not starting from scratch, pointing to years of prior work, and expects a Cabinet decision by 2027 once the new business case is finalized. With bipartisan backing seen as crucial for long-term stability, all sides agree: getting this massive infrastructure project right requires patience, process, and political unity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/292d68bf925ba1fc