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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.

Deputy Mayor and the Minister for Auckland turn the first sod for final section of Te Ara Ki Uta Ki Tai (Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path)

Auckland is one step closer to having a safe, accessible and iconic path connecting the Eastern Bays and city centre as work begins on the final stage of Te Ara Ki Uta Ki Tai – the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path.

Auckland Transport seeks feedback on unclogging Dominion Road congestion

Auckland Transport (AT) is asking for feedback to change the operating hours of Dominion Road’s southbound bus lane by one hour, to help improve congestion.

New fleet of electric buses begin service in west Auckland, set new benchmark for Australasia

West Aucklanders now have a more efficient and environmentally friendly way to travel, after Auckland Transport (AT) launched a new fleet of 44 electric buses on Sunday to better serve a rapidly growing population.

Parking prices set to rise 50c per hour across Auckland

Auckland Transport’s parking prices will increase by 50 cents an hour to keep up with the higher costs of keeping your city moving. 

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.