The controversial East-West link project has been cancelled as part of the Greens confidence and supply agreement with Labour.
The $1.85 billion project was projected to improve freight movements around traffic pinch points in the Penrose, Mt Wellington and Onehunga areas.
Instead the agreement aims to use the National Land Transport Fund to pay for rail infrastructure, cycling, walking and work towards light rail from Auckland city to Auckland Airport.
Meanwhile as part of New Zealand First’s coalition deal with Labour, it has negotiated a feasibility study on moving the Ports of Auckland.
That includes giving “serious consideration” to moving its operations to Northport.
The move is part of a $1 billion per annum Regional Investment Fund, that will also include investment in regional rail.
During the election campaign, Peters promised to move cars off the Ports of Auckland by 2019 and containers by 2027, although industry leaders doubted his timing was feasible.
And in what could be a boost for electric vehicles, it also aims to make government’s vehicle fleet, emissions free by 2025/2026, ” where practicable”.
