New Zealand government to spend US $ 10.3bn on public transport, roads

New Zealand transport minister, Gerry Brownlee, has announced plans for a US $ 10.3 billion program to improve public transport and roads. Under the three-year plan, authorities for the public transport system, state highways and local roads will receive $ 1.36 billion, $ 4.09 billion and $ 3.29 billion, respectively, for upgrades.
September 11, 2012 Read time: 1 min
New Zealand transport minister, Gerry Brownlee, has announced plans for a US $ 10.3 billion program to improve public transport and roads.

Under the three-year plan, authorities for the public transport system, state highways and local roads will receive $ 1.36 billion, $ 4.09 billion and $ 3.29 billion, respectively, for upgrades.

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