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 billions, while the new study — led by an independent expert reporting directly to ministers — will examine a lava flow route as a cheaper alternative to tunnels, aiming to settle years of debate over how and where to build it. 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/a872a9c9535e76b9