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Road access restored to Manukau Heads Lighthouse
Auckland Transport (AT) has completed the construction of a new section of road to restore access to the renowned Manukau Heads Lighthouse, following damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023.
Eastern Busway’s Rā Hihi (flyover) to open ahead of schedule
A long-awaited flyover set to reduce congestion around Pakūranga town centre, one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections, will open in October - five months ahead of schedule.
Auckland’s new train network – coming soon
More direct access to the city centre and a cross-city service are the key features of the just released ‘Trains and Rapid Buses’ map, that highlights the scale of public transport improvements which will come into effect when the City Rail Link opens in 2026.
Onewa Road set for some big changes to help ease congestion
Positive change is coming to the North Shore’s busiest road, Onewa Road, after Kaipātiki Local Board endorsed a raft of optimisation modifications suggested by Auckland Transport (AT).
Endorsement secured for Karanga-a-Hape Station project
Auckland Transport has found a way forward for plans to improve the area surrounding the new Karanga-a-Hape Station – a key part of the transformational City Rail Link project.
AT partners with MediaWorks to grow out-of-home media revenues
Auckland Transport has entered into a new partnership with MediaWorks that will help keep public transport affordable by unlocking the full potential of advertising assets across the transport network.
Meeting the need with a new bus service for Papakura and Takaanini
With more and more South Aucklanders wanting to travel by public transport, Auckland Transport is moving to meet the need of those in the Papakura and Takaanini areas.
Second phase of bikes in buses trial begins - cyclists can now cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland Transport (AT) is gearing up for the next phase of its bikes in buses trial from July 2025, aiming to make public transport more flexible, and enable a variety of active modes of travel.
Matariki Weekend rail closure – getting one step closer to CRL
Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 20 June to Monday 23 June 2025, as essential upgrade works are carried out across the city’s rail lines over the extended Matariki long weekend.
King’s Birthday rail closure - Critical upgrades to prepare for CRL
Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 30 May to Monday 2 June, say Auckland Transport and KiwiRail.
Football Fever – Show your pride with Auckland’s ride
Auckland Transport is throwing its support behind Auckland FC as the Black Knights continue their charge to capture football’s A League crown in their inaugural season.
More traffic expected for Mt Wellington, NZTA and AT plans in full swing
Auckland Transport (AT) and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are collaborating to tackle congestion in Mt Wellington.
Auckland Transport’s plan to help ease afternoon congestion in Epsom and Greenlane
Auckland Transport (AT) wants to make time changes to both T3 lanes along Manukau Road and Pah Road in Epsom, and a bus lane on Great South Road in Greenlane, to keep our city moving.
Construction on Eastern Busway kicks into next gear
Construction of New Zealand’s first busway along the middle of a major urban road is moving ahead – which will mean faster and reliable buses for East Auckland.
Safe rail bridges coming for Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia
Three Auckland train stations where there have been dozens of near misses between pedestrians and trains during the past decade will have their pedestrian level crossings replaced by modern, accessible overbridges, Auckland Transport (AT) says.