The Government's stressing the importance of getting an additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing right from the beginning.  

It's announced a business case will be completed next year for options on a crossing to address the limitations of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. 

An NZTA case endorses a tunnel, while the Government's willing to reconsider a bridge at Meola Reef - mayor Wayne Brown's preferred option. 

Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop says earlier investigations have been carried out into the Meola Reef option, but the Government has a deal with the mayor.

"We want to, in good faith, take this seriously - so the offer's there to do a joint study with the council if they're keen for it."

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The Government's stressing the importance of getting an additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing right from the beginning. &nbsp;
It's announced a business case will be completed next year for options on a crossing to address the limitations of the Auckland Harbour Bridge.&nbsp;
An NZTA case endorses a tunnel, while the Government's willing to reconsider a bridge at Meola Reef - mayor Wayne Brown's preferred option.&nbsp;
Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop says earlier investigations have been carried out into the Meola Reef option, but the Government has a deal with the mayor.
"We want to, in good faith, take this seriously - so the offer's there to do a joint study with the council if they're keen for it."
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the business case for building a second Auckland Harbour crossing at Meola Reef

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