Public Transport Planning: Greater Wellington has opened public feedback (17 Aug–6 Sep) on the future of Hutt Valley bus services, weighing route coverage, frequency, connections, accessibility and affordability. Auckland Infrastructure: Cabinet has ordered a new detailed business case for a second Waitematā Harbour Crossing, despite NZTA’s recent tunnel investment case, with a Crown-led process and an independent senior responsible officer expected to report by 2027. Roads & Freight Capacity: TfL will start major renewal works on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover from next month to restore full load-bearing capacity and remove a 7.5-tonne weight restriction. Active Transport Funding: Gisborne’s Taruheru River pathway contract is expected by end of August, but the council is still chasing about $13.2m in external funding. Transit Safety & Access: India’s High Court ordered reserved seating for women on buses and a complaints mechanism in J&K, while Srinagar commuters warn e-buses are overcrowded and unsafe for women. Port Operations: Transnet and the Port of Cape Town are shifting to value-chain “war room” planning to avoid fruit export bottlenecks during weather-driven loading disruptions. Bus Service Changes: Gold Coast bus network upgrades will launch 7 September to connect with Light Rail Stage 3, adding hundreds of services.