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A new public transport network is on the way for west Franklin A new public transport network is on the way for west Franklin

Date: 21 October 2025

As development in Franklin continues at a rapid pace, public transport will play a key role in helping locals get around their area and the wider Auckland region. 

Construction of three new train stations is underway: Paerātā Station, Ngākōroa Station and Drury Station. These stations are planned to open from 2026 and will be served by AT’s Southern Line trains (South City Line trains once City Rail Link opens). 

When the new stations open, AT will deliver a new bus network for west Franklin, with some town centres, rural areas and rapidly growing housing areas served by AT public buses for the first time. The new and improved bus services will help people get to and from the new stations as well as local schools, jobs and town centres. 

AT’s Director of Public Transport and Active Modes Stacey van der Putten says it’s an exciting new development.  

“Aucklanders have told us they want transport that is convenient, well connected accessible and reliable. One of the ways AT is delivering this is by providing public transport that goes to more places more often, including and especially areas with growing populations and new housing. 

“Many of these areas haven’t had access to public transport before so it’s terrific to be able to provide them with transport options that will make a big difference to their lives and livelihoods.”  

“Highlights of the new bus network include two new frequent services, new services for Clarks Beach, Karaka and Ramarama, and more buses for Waiuku.” 

The new bus network will include new bus stops and will be implemented in stages as each of the new train stations open. 

AT is committed to putting people and places at the heart of how we design and deliver our transport system, so while we have developed the proposed new and improved bus services, we would like to know what you think about:

  • the bus routes 
  • the hours the buses will run  
  • how frequent they will be  
  • the locations of the new bus stops

Public feedback is open until Sunday 16 November. For more information and/or to give your feedback visit HaveYourSay.AT.govt.nz/FranklinPT or come along to one of our drop-in sessions:

  • Waiuku Library, 10 King St, Saturday 1 November, 10:30am-12:30pm 
  • Rise and Shine Café, 16 Jonah Lomu Drive, Paerātā Rise, Saturday 1 November, 2pm-4pm 
  • Waiau Pa Hall, McKenzie Rd, Sunday 2 November, 10am-12pm 
  • Clarks Beach Bowling Club, 40a Torkar Rd, Sunday 2 November, 2pm- 4pm 
  • Made Café, 183 Bremner Rd, Auranga, Saturday 8 November, 10am- 12pm 
  • Karaka Community Events Centre, 372 Blackbridge Rd, Sunday 9 November, 10am-12pm