CCO's oppose Mayors sweeping reforms
Auckland Transport and other CCO's have pushed back over plans by Mayor Wayne Brown to bring many of their functions back under...
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Mayor Brown seeks radical changes for AT and other CCO's
Image Ricky Wilosn/Stuff Mayor Wayne Brown has confirmed his plans for Auckland Council to take back control of Auckland Transport, cut...
transportwq
Nov 181 min read
Wynyard Bridge - November update
Almost all the disassembled bridge parts have now been returned for reinstallation as the final stages of the Wynyard Crossing Bridge...
transportwq
Nov 181 min read
Eastern busway station now open
A new bus station at Botany Town Centre will provide immediate benefits for the community and act as a crucial link for the Eastern...
transportwq
Nov 141 min read
Contactless payment is here!
From Sunday 17 November AT will allow contactless credit and debit cards, smartphones, or wearable devices to tag on and off AT’s buses,...
transportwq
Nov 141 min read
Western Express turns one
AT's Western Express has just turned one and has exceeded expectations by delivering more than 5 million passenger trips in its first...
transportwq
Nov 141 min read
Rail network to close
Auckland’s train services will be suspended for almost 100 days between Christmas 2024 and January 2026 as improvements are made to the...
transportwq
Nov 141 min read
Changes to bus routes
Catching the bus around central Auckland suburbs will look different from this Sunday, with changes and improvements being made to...
transportwq
Nov 141 min read
PT fares to rise in Feb 2025
Image: One News Auckland Transport is proposing to increase public transport fares by 5.2% from February and reduce the number of fare...
transportwq
Nov 131 min read
Sail GP coming to Wynyard Quarter
Sail GP will be in Wynyard Quarter on 18th & 19th January 2025. Crowds of over 20,000 are expected for the two days of racing over the...
transportwq
Nov 131 min read
Census 2023 sheds light on how we commute
Working from home saw a big jump in Auckland from 8.7% to 18.2%. Historically, Auckland has always had a slightly higher share of driving...
transportwq
Nov 131 min read
$50 farecap used by 20,000 Aucklanders
Since Auckland Transport introduced a $50 farecap over 20,000 Aucklanders have made use of the deal. The fare cap means that travel on AT...
transportwq
Nov 131 min read
Wynyard Bridge update Oct 24
This month sees a key phase of the Wynyard Crossing Bridge restoration. Over the coming weeks, major components—carefully refurbished...
transportwq
Nov 131 min read
Waterfront update Oct 24
Auckland’s first free saltwater pool is having a striking jump platform added. The pool promises to bring a refreshing, family-friendly...
transportwq
Sep 191 min read
Spanish Government helps fund purchase of electric bikes
The Spanish Government is to allocate 40 million euros (about $71million NZD) to promote the use of bicycles. For the first time, the...
transportwq
Sep 191 min read
Who will miss AT the most?
Image: The Spinoff A bill aimed at getting rid of AT might go before parliament. No one will miss AT more than the local politicians who...
transportwq
Sep 181 min read
Waterfront news Sept 24
This newsletter is packed with details of upcoming events including SailGP - tickets on sale soon, the restoration of the Bascule Bridge,...
transportwq
Sep 181 min read
More options to cross the Harbour
Everyone's got a plan on how to get a new connection across the Harbour. Mayor Wayne Brown has mooted a shorter option, shown in the...
transportwq
Sep 171 min read
Remote parking scooters
Ario launched its three-wheeled e-scooters in Auckland in July. A signature feature was the ability for its e-scooters to be remotely...
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