The Transport Minister says changes to Auckland Transport have been a long time coming.  

Auckland Transport will have its right to make decisions about policy, planning, and strategy taken away.  

A new regional transport committee will be formed with the goal of creating a 30-year transport plan.  

Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking AT took the news well.  

He's spoken with the Chief Executive who's keen to help make the transition. 

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