Joel Rowan

Joel Rowan

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Joel Rowan is the communications and engagement manager at Auckland Transport, known for his role in managing public announcements and media relations. He was in the news for his prompt response to a billboard blunder that prematurely revealed the opening date of the City Rail Link, where he communicated with government officials and took responsibility for the mistake.

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Joel Rowan emailed advisers for Bishop and Brown to alert them to the mistake and apologise.

CRL billboard blunder: Emails reveal six-hour date release error, apology to government minister
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-18
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