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A congestion fee for Auckland's most gridlocked areas could be on the cards in the coming years, with a new plan by the council and Auckland Transport pursuing a 2026 timeframe. A charge of $3.50 has been suggested for motorists who enter the city centre at peak times. However, that number has gone as high as $5, as proposed by Mayor Wayne Brown.