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Waikato councillors react to Te Huia expansion proposal

Waikato Times1NewsTuesday 27 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Winston Peters, NZ First

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Waikato regional councillors have expressed concern and disappointment regarding a $667 million proposal to expand the Te Huia train service. While some councillors have called for the project to be stopped or for cheaper bus alternatives to be investigated, NZ First has proposed making the Hamilton-Auckland service permanent.

How they headlined it

First reported by Waikato Times, Tue 27 Oct, 4:30pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Te Huia expansion proposal leaves councillors ‘concerned’ and ‘disappointed’ (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    NZ First would keep Te Huia, form city rail firms, upgrade Kaimai (opens in new tab)