News | Politics
21 May 2025 11:39
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Politics

    The Government's making a promise to keep on top of rail maintenance

    The Government's making a promise to keep on top of rail maintenance


    This week's Budget will include 461-million dollars for the freight network, and 143-million for metropolitan trains in Auckland and Wellington.

    Rail and Maritime Transport Union General Secretary, Todd Valster says after decades of under investment - they're now playing catch up.

    He hopes this will be an ongoing conversation and planning continues beyond 2027.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Politics News
     21 May: AAP_Distribution a7095 ha -----
     21 May: UN aid chief warns 14,000 Gazan babies could die in next 48 hours
     21 May: Fears communities will be missing out on critical sexual violence prevention services
     21 May: Te Pati Maori MPs are refusing to back down after debate into their suspension was postponed
     20 May: The The Finance Minister's promising no nonsense - in Thursday's Budget
     20 May: The Rail Minister believes having good railway services across the country is a no brainer
     20 May: The Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Minister says a five-year action plan aims to focus government collaboration on the sector
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams insists faith has played a key role in Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea's Super Rugby campaign More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    An empty section in a sought-after Christchurch suburb has sold for just over 1.5 million dollars More...


     Today's News

    		 Rugby League:
    Queensland Rugby League boss and former North Sydney representative Ben Ikin has endorsed Australia mentor Mal Meninga as a candidate for the Perth Bears coaching job 11:07

     Entertainment:
    Tom Cruise always goes "too far" with his action stunts 11:06

     Living & Travel:
    Belief Health New Zealand's doing a lot to ensure Christchurch Hospital staff's safety getting to their cars, after late night shifts 10:47

     Entertainment:
    Feats of the human body behind Tom Cruise’s stunts in Mission: Impossible movies 10:37

     Entertainment:
    Tim Roth believes there is "no one way of grieving" 10:36

     Soccer:
    Manchester City football captain Kevin De Bruyne has farewelled home fans after boosting the club's Champions League qualification chances 10:27

     National:
    Nationals break the Coalition, in a major blow to Sussan Ley 10:27

     National:
    After another call with Putin, it looks like Trump has abandoned efforts to mediate peace in Ukraine 10:17

     National:
    Spotify continues to change music. What’s next – will AI musicians replace music made by humans? 10:07

     Politics:
    AAP_Distribution a7095 ha ----- 10:07

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd