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Decision Digest, June 2024 AT Board meeting

The Auckland Transport (AT) Board held its June meeting on Tuesday 25 June.  

Finding a car park in Auckland city centre made easier with new charges on Sundays and public holidays

Auckland Transport (AT) is reminding drivers that on-street paid parking will apply in more areas of the city centre on Sundays and public holidays from next month. 

Extra train and bus services for Super Rugby final

Additional train and bus services will be running on Saturday 22 June, providing easy and reliable public transport options for those going to the Blues vs Chiefs Super Rugby final. 

Record breaking levels of breath testing across Tāmaki Makaurau to continue

With more than 900,000 breath tests conducted in the past year, Auckland Transport along with NZ Police have no plans to put the brakes on.

Rail buses supporting limited train services Sunday 16 June

Auckland Transport is recommending customers catch rail buses and regular bus services today as train services will be very limited. 

Rail buses to operate on Sunday amid industrial action uncertainty

Due to the ongoing industrial action, AT’s rail operator Auckland One Rail is unable to confirm at this stage which trains will be operating on Sunday 16 June. We will be running rail buses all day to provide a reliable service for our customers who may experience disruption on the rail network.

Plan ahead for the game

Auckland Transport (AT) is encouraging people attending the Blues vs Brumbies match on Friday 14 June to plan their travel and allow more time as industrial action continues to impact rail services. 

Wednesday sailings to divert to Whangaparapara for July 2024 as Tryphena Wharf upgrades begin

Tryphena Wharf on Great Barrier Island has been undergoing major renewals since April 2024, to ensure that the wharf remains fit-for-purpose and extends the life of a key community asset.

More industrial action to impact rail services

Auckland Transport (AT) has been advised by CAF, the organisation that maintains our trains, that its unionised employees will be taking industrial action from Tuesday 11 June.

Peak train services to run every 20 minutes from tomorrow as industrial action continues

All train services at peak times will be running at a reduced frequency from tomorrow due to ongoing industrial action by unionised Auckland One Rail (AOR) staff. 

City Centre transport advisory for Saturday 8 June

Due to protest activity in Auckland City Centre tomorrow, there will be some delays, detours, and road closures in place between 12pm and 4pm.

Trains to operate on reduced timetable due to industrial action

Auckland Transport (AT) has been advised by its rail operator, Auckland One Rail (AOR), that train services will be impacted by planned industrial action from Saturday, 8 June.  

Impressive response numbers for RLTP: There’s still time to have your say

With 11 days left to have your say on the future of transport for Auckland,  Auckland Transport (AT) is calling on more youth to take part.

Decision Digest – May 2024 Auckland Transport Board meeting

The Auckland Transport Board held its May meeting on Tuesday where it heard a public submission from Bike Auckland on accessible cycling infrastructure.

Aucklanders encouraged to take care on the roads today

Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are asking Aucklanders to take extra care when travelling today as MetService has issued a strong wind warning and severe thunderstorm watch for the region.