Traffic congestion could cost Auckland $2.6 billion annually by 2026

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2:13pm

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A report commissioned by Mayor Wayne Brown estimates that traffic congestion could cost Auckland's economy $2.6 billion each year by 2026. The mayor is using the findings to support a proposal for a time of use congestion charge to manage road demand.

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1. RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 12:26pm

   Traffic congestion could cost Auckland $2.6 billion a year, report commissioned by mayor finds (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 4 Mar 2025, 1:58pm

   Mayor Wayne Brown backs congestion charge amid $2.6b traffic cost (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 4 Mar 2025, 2:13pm

   Traffic congestion could cost Akl $2.6b annually by 2026 - report (opens in new tab)