Battle of the bike lanes: Simeon Brown versus the cyclists

The transport minister says cycle lanes are too pricey and poorly used. Others strongly disagree and believe cycling is the future. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=stuff_daily&lid=02qzmsakl8v2 [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 03 April 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [Battle of the bike lanes: Simeon Brown versus the cyclists]( The transport minister says cycle lanes are too pricey and poorly used. Others strongly disagree and believe cycling is the future. Bridie Witton [How much do you value news? If strong independent media in NZ matters to you, support our work today.]( [I'd like to contribute →]( [All Blacks great to retire from all rugby]( Sam Whitelock has killed speculation of a shock return to the All Blacks, saying he will finish up at the end of the French club season. Richard Knowler [Armed police close Auckland street after reported kidnapping]( Armed police have closed a street on Auckland's North Shore as they respond to an emergency incident where a woman has been injured. [‘The silent endemic’: Lifting the taboo on child sexual abuse]( “For the first 16 years of my life, I was abused and trafficked by my father,” one child sexual abuse survivor says. Katie Ham   STUFF MORNING QUIZ: APR 3 Who played Prince Philip in the first series of The Crown? [Let’s get quizzing]( EDITORS' PICKS   [I upgraded from a housebus ... to a tiny home]( When Matilda van Rijnberk moved to NZ, she couldn’t face a mortgage or high rents. But eventually, she wanted something better than a bus. Sharla May [Kiwi AFL player’s fairytale rise]( Mykelti Lefau was still coming down from the high of being drafted when he kicked two goals in Richmond's thrilling upset at a raucous MCG. Oliver Caffrey [VR gaming ad disrespects Anzacs, RSA says]( The ad suggested the best way to remember the Anzacs was to “experience what they went through”. Michael Daly [What the numbers say about the end of free fares]( How hard passengers will be hit depends on where they live. Erin Johnson Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters.](     NZ NEWS [‘Almost incomprehensible’: The issue that’s forcing Helen Clark back on the world stage]( [Health ministry staff called into job cut meetings]( [Fluoride being reintroduced to Hastings water after 8-year absence]( WORLD [Fire at Turkey nightclub during renovations kills dozens]( [Venice’s anti-pickpocket vigilante attacked by group of thieves]( [Child dead and two wounded in Finland school shooting]( SPORT [Warriors star to miss most of NRL season with broken leg]( [What Roigard’s injury means for Hurricanes and ABs]( [‘I get a good home feeling here’: Paul Coll claims London squash title]( LIFESTYLE [Kate reportedly forced to reveal cancer diagnosis before a leak]( [Southland backpackers get a boost with Te Araroa walkers]( [Grand Designs UK: What can be done with an ‘impossible’ site?](   [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=caohe9mpg3ij) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=xlh94vnkpyfc) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=9i2g0z01smx0) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on [0800 339 000](tel:0800%20339%20000).