Connor Sharp
@connorsharp.bsky.social
Bard of @greaterauckland.bsky.social and #1 light rail fan
Officially more popular than a Real Housewife of Auckland
https://linktr.ee/ConnorSharp
Officially more popular than a Real Housewife of Auckland
https://linktr.ee/ConnorSharp
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Loved seeing Te Komititanga full of people celebrating the lighting of Te Manaaki, Auckland’s Giant Christmas Tree.
Hard to believe a few years ago this civic space was a four lane road. It’s much better now and it is used by tens of thousands more people each day.
I 💚❤️ AKL
Hard to believe a few years ago this civic space was a four lane road. It’s much better now and it is used by tens of thousands more people each day.
I 💚❤️ AKL
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Loved seeing Te Komititanga full of people celebrating the lighting of Te Manaaki, Auckland’s Giant Christmas Tree.
Hard to believe a few years ago this civic space was a four lane road. It’s much better now and it is used by tens of thousands more people each day.
I 💚❤️ AKL
Hard to believe a few years ago this civic space was a four lane road. It’s much better now and it is used by tens of thousands more people each day.
I 💚❤️ AKL
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"Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe"
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
"Keep these Stupid American Trucks out of Europe"
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
That's the title of this popular YouTuber's latest video, which has had more than 250,000 views in 24 hours. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=--83...
How shit is the investment case for the Wellington SH1 Tunnels that NZTA seemingly screenshot the map, so it shows an item selected and spellcheck lines? $2-4billion BTW
(also the BCR is horrible but we all know that doesn't meant anything for RoADs oF NaTIOnAL SiGniFIcaNCe)
(also the BCR is horrible but we all know that doesn't meant anything for RoADs oF NaTIOnAL SiGniFIcaNCe)
December 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
How shit is the investment case for the Wellington SH1 Tunnels that NZTA seemingly screenshot the map, so it shows an item selected and spellcheck lines? $2-4billion BTW
(also the BCR is horrible but we all know that doesn't meant anything for RoADs oF NaTIOnAL SiGniFIcaNCe)
(also the BCR is horrible but we all know that doesn't meant anything for RoADs oF NaTIOnAL SiGniFIcaNCe)
Linking this video from 2018 about Auckland Light Rail for absolutely no reason at all today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cHb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cHb...
Auckland Transport Future Light Rail
YouTube video by Greater Auckland
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Linking this video from 2018 about Auckland Light Rail for absolutely no reason at all today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cHb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cHb...
Capping rates is stupid policy, and given they are not even implementing it until 2029 means they probably understand this.
So they are just vice signalling to get political cred or whatever for something they won't even get done.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
So they are just vice signalling to get political cred or whatever for something they won't even get done.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
‘Ratepayers are fed up’: Government reveals rates cap plan, in place from 2029
Councils will not be able to increase rates beyond a capped limit - expected to be about 4% - unless they have permission from a regulator appointed by central government.
www.thepost.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Capping rates is stupid policy, and given they are not even implementing it until 2029 means they probably understand this.
So they are just vice signalling to get political cred or whatever for something they won't even get done.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
So they are just vice signalling to get political cred or whatever for something they won't even get done.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Seeing how local govt works the last few years I've realised how amazing good local elected reps are.
I've also realised how little central govt understands local govt.
Rates capping is the peak of this stupidity. It will cause so much damage and is just an political punch down
I've also realised how little central govt understands local govt.
Rates capping is the peak of this stupidity. It will cause so much damage and is just an political punch down
November 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Seeing how local govt works the last few years I've realised how amazing good local elected reps are.
I've also realised how little central govt understands local govt.
Rates capping is the peak of this stupidity. It will cause so much damage and is just an political punch down
I've also realised how little central govt understands local govt.
Rates capping is the peak of this stupidity. It will cause so much damage and is just an political punch down
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Rank insubordination from AT, taunting the mayor with their Santa parade float
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Rank insubordination from AT, taunting the mayor with their Santa parade float
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Roll up, roll up!
It's "Urbane Wayne" vs "Small-Town Brown"!
🤜💥🤛
@connorsharp.bsky.social asks: will Auckland's Mayor hold fast to the great big majestical vision for our city centre? Or will his legacy be more Little-minded – like his Welly counterpart? 🤔
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/26/h...
It's "Urbane Wayne" vs "Small-Town Brown"!
🤜💥🤛
@connorsharp.bsky.social asks: will Auckland's Mayor hold fast to the great big majestical vision for our city centre? Or will his legacy be more Little-minded – like his Welly counterpart? 🤔
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/26/h...
Wayne Brown vs Wayne Brown - Greater Auckland
Recently, under its new Mayor Andrew Little, Wellington City Council
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
November 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Roll up, roll up!
It's "Urbane Wayne" vs "Small-Town Brown"!
🤜💥🤛
@connorsharp.bsky.social asks: will Auckland's Mayor hold fast to the great big majestical vision for our city centre? Or will his legacy be more Little-minded – like his Welly counterpart? 🤔
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/26/h...
It's "Urbane Wayne" vs "Small-Town Brown"!
🤜💥🤛
@connorsharp.bsky.social asks: will Auckland's Mayor hold fast to the great big majestical vision for our city centre? Or will his legacy be more Little-minded – like his Welly counterpart? 🤔
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/26/h...
Soooo looks like the Auckland Deal is being approved(/signed?) next Tuesday?
November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Soooo looks like the Auckland Deal is being approved(/signed?) next Tuesday?
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Monday’s post: Matt Lowrie has fresh stats on Auckland’s public transport usage this year.
In short: overall ridership is showing the impact of fare raises, rail disruptions, and the state of the economy.
But there are a few bright spots - like the WX 🙌🚌 www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/24/2...
In short: overall ridership is showing the impact of fare raises, rail disruptions, and the state of the economy.
But there are a few bright spots - like the WX 🙌🚌 www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/24/2...
2025 Public Transport Ridership Update - Greater Auckland
We’re rapidly approaching the end of the year and it’s been a while
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
November 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Monday’s post: Matt Lowrie has fresh stats on Auckland’s public transport usage this year.
In short: overall ridership is showing the impact of fare raises, rail disruptions, and the state of the economy.
But there are a few bright spots - like the WX 🙌🚌 www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/24/2...
In short: overall ridership is showing the impact of fare raises, rail disruptions, and the state of the economy.
But there are a few bright spots - like the WX 🙌🚌 www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/24/2...
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FTR for those who were watching Auckland Council's Governing Body earlier and there was a big blow up by Cr Lee about the new Standing Orders - he didn't attend the (open) workshop on it last week where we had some very robust discussions, which staff then captured in the changes put to us today.
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
FTR for those who were watching Auckland Council's Governing Body earlier and there was a big blow up by Cr Lee about the new Standing Orders - he didn't attend the (open) workshop on it last week where we had some very robust discussions, which staff then captured in the changes put to us today.
Ah yes, the classic we cut a bunch of stuff because the last government started it and now we realise we actually need to do something... this time for digital infrastructure in health.
I'm sure this will totally result in a 'better' outcome (just like the ferries 🙄🙃)
I'm sure this will totally result in a 'better' outcome (just like the ferries 🙄🙃)
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Ah yes, the classic we cut a bunch of stuff because the last government started it and now we realise we actually need to do something... this time for digital infrastructure in health.
I'm sure this will totally result in a 'better' outcome (just like the ferries 🙄🙃)
I'm sure this will totally result in a 'better' outcome (just like the ferries 🙄🙃)
I love Karangahape Road so much 😀
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
I love Karangahape Road so much 😀
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A perfect text explaining why your city should develop its cycleway network.
All the best arguments that you probably already know, but really well written, and very difficult to oppose.
All the best arguments that you probably already know, but really well written, and very difficult to oppose.
Op-ed of mine in The Post today on behalf of @greaterauckland.bsky.social on why urban cycling infrastructure is really important (and why urban roading infrastructure is not)
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
Pedal power surges, but Auckland infrastructure trails the biking boom
OPINION: Adding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity. But this maxim does not apply to adding cycling options.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A perfect text explaining why your city should develop its cycleway network.
All the best arguments that you probably already know, but really well written, and very difficult to oppose.
All the best arguments that you probably already know, but really well written, and very difficult to oppose.
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I did NOT vote to review the Golden Mile today. Cities across Aotearoa & the world are revitalising their centres, attracting people back into them. We'll now put NZTA funding at risk, & costs only ever increase. We need to ask how we do it? Not say let's review it!
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Wellington’s controversial Golden Mile paused for review
Only the Greens wanted to push on, even after news of another cost blowout.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I did NOT vote to review the Golden Mile today. Cities across Aotearoa & the world are revitalising their centres, attracting people back into them. We'll now put NZTA funding at risk, & costs only ever increase. We need to ask how we do it? Not say let's review it!
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
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“The more options people have, the more they’ll use the one that works best for their needs. And for many trips in a city, that won’t always be a car. What’s not to like about freedom of choice?”
Great op-ed by @connorsharp.bsky.social on the immense value of complete and connected bike networks. 🚲
Great op-ed by @connorsharp.bsky.social on the immense value of complete and connected bike networks. 🚲
Op-ed of mine in The Post today on behalf of @greaterauckland.bsky.social on why urban cycling infrastructure is really important (and why urban roading infrastructure is not)
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
Pedal power surges, but Auckland infrastructure trails the biking boom
OPINION: Adding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity. But this maxim does not apply to adding cycling options.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“The more options people have, the more they’ll use the one that works best for their needs. And for many trips in a city, that won’t always be a car. What’s not to like about freedom of choice?”
Great op-ed by @connorsharp.bsky.social on the immense value of complete and connected bike networks. 🚲
Great op-ed by @connorsharp.bsky.social on the immense value of complete and connected bike networks. 🚲
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As we’ve noted for a while now, National’s much-touted “Roads of National Significance” programme would bankrupt the nation.
In today’s post, Matt looks at transport minister Chris Bishop’s significant walk-back of the frankly unaffordable RoNS fantasy.
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/20/m...
In today’s post, Matt looks at transport minister Chris Bishop’s significant walk-back of the frankly unaffordable RoNS fantasy.
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/20/m...
Minister admits RoNS reality is biting – and hard - Greater Auckland
“Whatever the problem, build another road” has been a hallmark of policy from the current government. And we’ve long suggested that is simply not affordable or practical – including just
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
As we’ve noted for a while now, National’s much-touted “Roads of National Significance” programme would bankrupt the nation.
In today’s post, Matt looks at transport minister Chris Bishop’s significant walk-back of the frankly unaffordable RoNS fantasy.
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/20/m...
In today’s post, Matt looks at transport minister Chris Bishop’s significant walk-back of the frankly unaffordable RoNS fantasy.
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/20/m...
Op-ed of mine in The Post today on behalf of @greaterauckland.bsky.social on why urban cycling infrastructure is really important (and why urban roading infrastructure is not)
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
Pedal power surges, but Auckland infrastructure trails the biking boom
OPINION: Adding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity. But this maxim does not apply to adding cycling options.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Op-ed of mine in The Post today on behalf of @greaterauckland.bsky.social on why urban cycling infrastructure is really important (and why urban roading infrastructure is not)
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
Chooonky tim tams going in on Canada Street.
Project should be done by end of the year!
Lessons here for these sections on how quickly you can actually roll out cycleways
Project should be done by end of the year!
Lessons here for these sections on how quickly you can actually roll out cycleways
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Chooonky tim tams going in on Canada Street.
Project should be done by end of the year!
Lessons here for these sections on how quickly you can actually roll out cycleways
Project should be done by end of the year!
Lessons here for these sections on how quickly you can actually roll out cycleways
You'd think if you were elected to a local board you would do the bare minimum and stay for the whole meeting, instead of leaving after the item you 'care' about.
Especially the first one! Yet two members already left this Waitematā local board meeting.
Especially the first one! Yet two members already left this Waitematā local board meeting.
November 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
You'd think if you were elected to a local board you would do the bare minimum and stay for the whole meeting, instead of leaving after the item you 'care' about.
Especially the first one! Yet two members already left this Waitematā local board meeting.
Especially the first one! Yet two members already left this Waitematā local board meeting.
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This op-ed by Connor Sharp which ran in the NZ Herald is turning out to be even more topical than ever – read to the end for an update with recent events.
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This op-ed by Connor Sharp which ran in the NZ Herald is turning out to be even more topical than ever – read to the end for an update with recent events.
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/06/this-governments-legacy-for-transport-in-auckland/
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This is grimly amusing. Bishop couldn't fulfil a campaign promise because of Simeon Brown's footpath fatwa, so he had to raid a Kāinga Ora fund. Maybe running transport policy as a culture war was a stupid and destructive thing to do in the first place, eh.
NEW: Chris Bishop used housing money to fund a bridge in his electorate his own Govt had killed off.
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Chris Bishop diverts Kāinga Ora money to fund a bridge in his electorate
Officials warned against the use of housing funds for bridge building but Bishop says it was a “pragmatic choice”.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This is grimly amusing. Bishop couldn't fulfil a campaign promise because of Simeon Brown's footpath fatwa, so he had to raid a Kāinga Ora fund. Maybe running transport policy as a culture war was a stupid and destructive thing to do in the first place, eh.