'We can't keep building more roads': Auckland Airport pushes for mass transit

Home / Business / Business Reports / Infrastructure reportBill BennettNZ Herald·19 Aug, 2026 04:59 PM6 mins to readLiam Dann & Tamsyn Parker break down the biggest stories in the economy this week. Brought to you by CMC Markets.Auckland Airport is more than New Zealand’s international gateway.It is the nation’s third-largest port by value and an economic engine supporting 25,400 local jobs. With $39.5 billion in annual output at stake, its success relies entirely on working roads and public transport links.

The airport projects that passenger demand

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'We can't keep building more roads': Auckland Airport pushes for mass transit

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