This is the intro powerpoint for the the 2.6 assessment on the second harbour crossing in auckland.

1. 2.6 Explain aspects of a
contemporary NZ geographic
issue
THE LONG WAY HOME
3 credits”

2. 2.6 The Long Way Home
ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT WITH
MERIT
ACHIEVEMENT WITH
EXCELLENCE
• Explain aspects of a
contemporary NZ
geographic issue
Explain, in depth,
aspects of a
contemporary NZ
geographic issue
• Explain,
comprehensively,
aspects of a
contemporary NZ
geographic issue

4. What’s it about?
• The Auckland Regional Land Transport Strategy asked
Transit New Zealand, in partnership with the Auckland
Regional Council, North Shore City Council and
Auckland City Council, to:
– Plan for and protect the ability to construct ANOTHER
road crossing over the Waitemata Harbour near to the
existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, and connecting directly
to the North-western Motorway State Highway 20
extension by way of a tunnel.
– Plan for and protect the ability to put in a passenger
transport connection between North Shore and Auckland
Cities across the Waitemata Harbour and connections to
the south of the Central Business District (CBD).
– Ensure that any additional crossing of the Waitemata
Harbour includes plans to include or later allow for walking
and cycling.

5. Auckland – Why is a 2nd
harbour crossing needed?
• The Auckland region is the biggest economic
centre in New Zealand, accounting for around
one third of the nation’s economic output. It also
has the fastest population growth rate in the
country.
• The current population for the Auckland region is
nearly 1.37 million people. Projections suggest
that, by 2050, the region could have 2 million
people.

6. The Existing Auckland Harbour
Bridge
• The effective operation of Auckland’s
transport network is limited by the capacity
of the north-south corridor or connection
• The reliance on the Auckland Harbour
Bridge also poses a large risk to how our
transport network functions.
• What happens if the bridge is damaged or
unable to be used for a period of time?

7. Connecting the North
• The North Sector of Auckland is expected
to have 443,000 people by 2050. (it had
350,000 people in Dec 2008)
• The North Shore is set to account for 66%
of this Northern sector population in 2050.
We are currently on track to achieve this
predicted population.

8. The Auckland Harbour Bridge
• Although a number of projects, such as the
Upper Harbour Motorway and State Highway 20
extensions (Waterview), are underway to help
improve the north-south accessibility, heavy
reliance on the Auckland Harbour Bridge
remains.
• The Auckland Harbour Bridge had an annual
average daily traffic count of 165,000 vehicles
per day in 2010, and already operates almost at
capacity in peak periods.

10. Construct a map of the Auckland
Motorway Network
• Show the main arteries of the Auckland
motorway network on the outline map
provided.
• Include :
– State Highway 1
– State Highway 20
– State Highway 16
– Their alternative names too

12. So what are we going to do?
• You will undertake some research in class
time and be provided with a resource
booklet to help you. Both will be able to be
used during the write up of the
assessment
• The write up will take place during class
time
• There are 3 main tasks to complete in this
assessment that you will need to research.

13. Task 1. Describe the nature of this issue
• This means you will:
– Outline the significance of location to this
issue.
– Outline one effect this issue has on people.
– Outline one effect this issue has on the
environment.
– Accessibility is relevant because…
– Location is important because …

14. Task 2. Explain different viewpoints on the
contemporary geographic issue
• This means you will:
– Name four people and/or groups of people who
have different viewpoints on the issue. Select
people who have significantly different
viewpoints. (e.g. economic, social, political, or
environmental factors.)
– Explain in detail each viewpoint. Give reasons
why each person or group holds that particular
viewpoint. Remember to use specific information,
including perspectives, geographic terminology
and geographic concepts.

15. Task 2. Explain different viewpoints on
the contemporary geographic issue
• You will also need to:
− Select a person or group, and explain in detail how
their viewpoint might change over time. For example,
what events or factors might affect the viewpoint?
Would the person or group change their viewpoint if
they heard other people’s viewpoints on the issue?

16. Task 3. Comprehensively evaluate
courses of action
• This will mean you will need to:
– Comprehensively evaluate each course of
action. This means explain the strengths and
weaknesses of each action. Use specific
evidence to support your explanation.
– Decide which of the courses of action is the
best option. Provide detailed reasons
supporting the course of action you have
chosen and specify the reasons for not
choosing the other two options.

17. What is the current situation?
• After many public meetings, different courses of action
have been presented to the community about the issue.
• Three possible courses of action are:
1. Build a new Harbour Bridge that connects to St
Mary’s Bay
2. Build a new tunnel that connects with Queen street
and Britomart
3. Leave things the way they are and encourage public
transport use and carpools

19. Option 1– NEW BRIDGE
• This option would mean a new bridge built
to the east of the existing bridge at a cost
of $1-2 Billion
You will need to research:
• The strengths of building a NEW BRIDGE
• The weaknesses of building a NEW
BRIDGE

20. Option 2 – NEW TUNNEL
• This option would mean a new tunnel built
to the east of the existing bridge at a cost
of $5 - 6 Billion
You will need to research:
• The strengths of building a NEW TUNNEL
• The weaknesses of building a NEW
TUNNEL

21. Option 3 – DO NOTHING
• This option would mean nothing would be
built with only the cost of ongoing
maintenance of the current Auckland
Harbour Bridge ($3m per year)
This means you will need to research:
• The strengths of NO NEW BUILD and
ENCOURAGING PUBLIC TRANSPORT
• The weaknesses of NO NEW BUILD and
ENCOURAGING PUBLIC TRANSPORT