The Government's trying to get Auckland's light rail back on track.

In a bid to better engage Aucklanders in the project, the Transport Minister has put together an establishment unit.

It has six months to talk with communities, provide cost estimates and funding options and decide the best mode and route.

The group will also consider whether light rail should be delivered by City Rail Link - or a new joint venture with Auckland Council.

It'll be led by a governance board, with an independent chair and local government, community and Maori representatives.

Meanwhile,  Brisbane is lifting its lockdown half a day early.

Health officials have reported one new community case linked to a cluster in Queensland's capital.

Residents were put under stay-at-home orders three days ago - over fears of a growing outbreak.

It comes just five days before Jacinda Ardern will announce a start date for a trans-Tasman travel bubble. So is this positive news for the announcement?

Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to recap the week in politics.

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