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East Auckland’s new flyover stands tall after one year of construction

Aucklanders using one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections can now see the new flyover being built above them which will help nearly halve congestion, making car and bus trips quicker and easier as part of Auckland Transport’s (AT) Eastern Busway project.

Clearing the traffic on Onewa Road

Onewa Road, one of the busiest routes in Auckland, has become a model of productivity with over 30,000 vehicles moving an estimated 100,000 people each day. 

Parking relief on the way for St Heliers Village

Auckland Transport is proposing changes in St Heliers Village so that more people can enjoy two hours of free parking without having to cut their visit short or worry about being fined for overstaying in the beachfront town centre.

Decision Digest – February 2025 Auckland Transport Board meeting

The Auckland Transport (AT) Board held its first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday 25 February.

Public transport musts for March’s busy commute

We’re now entering the busiest period of the year on Auckland’s roads and public transport. Offices, construction sites, schools and universities are back in full swing. 

Feedback open on changes to city centre parking and kerbside spaces

Auckland Transport (AT) is asking Aucklanders about proposed changes to on-street parking and kerbside spaces in the city centre designed to make it easier to live, visit and do business in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Back To School – make sure your kids tag on and off

We’re heading into the busiest time of the year on Auckland’s public transport network as thousands of school children head back to the classroom, joining the tens of thousands of adult passengers who’ve recently swapped the beach for the office.

It’s still cheap to park in the city centre at night

Free overnight parking will remain in Auckland’s city centre for another year, with Auckland Transport agreeing to allow more time to support economic recovery.

Motorists urged to look out for children as schools return

Schools across Tāmaki Makaurau will be welcoming students both new and old in earnest this week, and Auckland Transport (AT) is reminding motorists to be mindful of them.

New bus contract drives value for ratepayers and electric buses for west and south Auckland

New Zealand’s largest ever tendered bus services contract has been awarded today, with Auckland Transport (AT) signing on Ritchies Transport to deliver expanded operations in west and south Auckland.

First electric train rolls into Pukekohe

Passenger trains are returning to an upgraded Pukekohe Station for the first time in more than two years, now connecting directly with other parts of Auckland to the central city in 75 minutes.

Homai Station access upgraded during rail closure

Homai Station is now ready for more frequent train services when the City Rail Link opens in 2026, with safer access to the station as well as improvements for the local blind and low vision community. 

Thanks a million! Auckland taps milestone with new ways to pay

Yesterday at precisely 3.56pm, an unsuspecting passenger made history when they hopped off a route 27H bus by the Grafton Bridge after a short trip up Symonds Street.

Auckland Transport simplifies fare structure and announces annual adjustment

Starting 2 February, Auckland Transport is simplifying its zone systems and fare structure across buses, trains and ferries – the biggest change since 2016. 

Thieves endanger public by stealing road safety fencing worth $75k

Auckland Transport (AT) is appealing for information and dashcam footage to track down missing road safety fencing stolen from a ridge road in Albany.