FROM THE EDITOR
It’s been a big week for transport planning in Pukekohe.
On Sunday, PM Bill English announced the National Party’s $130 million investment in electrification of rail between Pukekohe and Papakura - great news for local commuters.
You can read more about this on P4.
The pre-election pledge follows on from Friday’s reveal from Auckland Council that there’ll be significant roading improvements to ease congestion in South Auckland - another win for Franklin commuters.
Read Andy Baker’s column on P5 to find out more.
But what’s not so positive is the state of Pukekohe’s ‘dangerous when wet’ footpaths - see P1. What are your thoughts? Do you think Auckland Transport should be doing more to make these pavers safer?
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