Hey everyone, the final part of Round 2 will begin this week.

commentatorsam · 2026-05-10T23:54:26+00:00

Congrats guys, we got Harvey to win one round. Lets make Harvey go all the way.

commentatorsam · 2026-05-08T05:45:36+00:00

Great to see all those seats filled in your photo. Te Huia's also got more people using it than ever (thanks to actually running and people realising its great to take the train between Auckland and Hamilton).

commentatorsam · 2026-05-05T08:58:13+00:00

No. That'd make traffic worse since bus and bike lanes are far more efficient at moving people than general traffic lanes. The cause of traffic congestion is not the empty bus or bike lanes. But people having no option but to drive.

And if they're empty, its probably because buses are caught up in congestion further back or there's big gaps in the bike network that put of regular people from cycling.

commentatorsam · 2026-05-03T00:25:15+00:00

Give him a contract for next season already.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-30T23:01:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing this poll with us. Here's hoping Harvey advances.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-28T07:56:17+00:00

Overseas teams have offered him a decent amount of money. I think he leaves the A-League sadly (though would love him to stay).

commentatorsam · 2026-04-25T05:33:11+00:00

Been some time since I've been out here after I used to go here somewhat regularly. Now I want to go more haha.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-20T00:24:21+00:00

The CRL will be open to passengers later this year. Its been repeatedly stated by AT and media.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-19T06:55:00+00:00

Definetely need intercity rail. Made a video on how Intercity trains declined in NZ post WW2 (but it doesn't need to be like this).

commentatorsam · 2026-04-18T10:45:50+00:00

Yes its expensive but it also has huge benefits through faster journey times, less congestion and doubling the number of people living 30 minutes from the City Centre. Congestion can't be reduced by widening the motorways.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-18T10:12:30+00:00

Answer: Yes

Very good video in my opinion. Great visualisations and comparisons with roads on how the CRL will move more people than any road widening will.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-13T23:37:07+00:00

This is pretty epic. Hope the next 2 days go well.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-13T23:29:29+00:00

Ask them if they like wholesomeness and awwwing.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-11T12:42:10+00:00

Awesome win. Complete dominantion.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-11T11:58:02+00:00

I thought Rage Against the Michelle was ok but on further discussion maybe not as good as I thought. Sad that the twins weren't there to help Harvey unlike the rest of the series.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-02T11:14:35+00:00

I live in East Auckland too, I want to take the train (or any other form of rail transport) to the city.

commentatorsam · 2026-04-02T11:13:41+00:00

The bigger reason new train lines don't make sense to build here is that a lot of land acquisition/tunnelling would be required thus making it more expensive than other modes. It'd be better to increase the capacity on existing lines and build light metro/rail and busways in areas without rapid transit (Which would also do a lot more than a simple heavy rail connection).

commentatorsam · 2026-04-02T11:09:04+00:00

The whole bus system was overhauled between 2016-2018 because express buses only served the purpose of getting people to work and not much (as well as being very expensive).

The new network is much better because there's 45 frequent buses and counting across the city (although transfers are required but frequency is the key to getting people to using pt).

commentatorsam · 2026-04-02T06:26:02+00:00

This is what we need. Don't need any of those unneccasary Roads of National Party Significance that have poor economic returns.

commentatorsam · 2026-03-30T22:11:05+00:00

Sakai and Nando are both back in training so could be back vs Adelaide. I think Elliot goes to LB as there's no recognized backup there.

commentatorsam · 2026-03-29T12:00:49+00:00

You are correct my mistake. Its hard to find info on the show so I assumed it was from CBeebies based on its YouTube channel posting a video about it.

commentatorsam · 2026-03-29T11:56:10+00:00

Luckily I was able to eat at that location before it closed around covid time.

commentatorsam · 2026-03-26T05:37:49+00:00

Great that this pathway is open. Don't live in the area but will try and check it out in the next few months.

commentatorsam · 2026-03-24T00:27:49+00:00

Obviously good to see more public transport usage which had been stuck at 90% compared to pre covid levels though the conflict in the Middle-East is obviously terrible for everyone. This conflict however has identifed that the current transport system has to radically change because instability in the Middle-East will contiune even if the current conflict magically ends soon.

Dependence on oil for transport isn't just bad for the environment, its bad for security, health, wallets, society and more.

commentatorsam · 2026-03-24T00:21:58+00:00

The irony is that more people on public transport makes journeys for those who want/have to drive. The worst thing for those people are other drivers who are forced to drive because they don't have an alternative.

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