Fresh hike in toll road charges sparks anger

BUSINESS bodies and politicians have reacted with anger at the proposed hike in toll road charges by National Toll Roads (NTR).

From 1 January 1, Westlink charges will increase from 1.30 to 1.50 and from 1.30 to 1.35 on the Eastlink.

In 2000 the toll was just short of 90 cent, or 70p in punt terms.