The council filed a 74-page memo setting out its concerns.
NZ Herald30 Jun, 2026 10:25 PMQuick ReadThe busway would run 18km from Whenuapai to the city centre, starting in 2027.A fast-track application for the $4.9 billion Northwest Busway project has been halted by the transport agency as it clashes with the Auckland Council over consenting issues.
Senior staff and external lawyers for both organisations held a third day of facilitated discussions yesterday afternoon to resolve the dispute, with the
Councillors agreed to either limit development to within 10km of the city centre or extend that to other local centres.
High-rise apartments will be allowed along the city's busy bus routes under the council plan.
The review found the Wellington project's transport benefits no longer stack up.
Officials warn the project could add 1350 daily trips on already tight roads.
The mayor talks transport plans, what's next for congestion charge with Katie Bradford.
Only one intersection has seen improvements, which now need to be undone.
