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New look neighbourhood – improvements to area around Karanga-a-Hape Station now complete

The area around the new Karanga-a-Hape Station has been reshaped to make it easier, safer and more welcoming for people moving through the area, completing another important step towards opening the City Rail Link (CRL) later this year.

Let your lantern shine in the Year of the Horse

New Zealand’s largest cultural festival kicks off in Auckland this week and Auckland Transport (AT) has got easy ways for you to get there.

Get through the busy season by planning ahead

Aucklanders are heading into the busiest time of year on roads and public transport as thousands return to school, university and work after the summer holidays.

Funding tick to complete Eastern Busway

Cost savings and additional funding will allow the final stretch of the Eastern Busway to be built, enabling buses to directly connect to Botany Town Centre on a corridor separate to other traffic.

All trained up – rail fleet expansion and CRL driver training complete

Auckland’s newest electric train has rolled into port, marking the arrival of the 23rd and final unit in Auckland Transport’s (AT) fleet expansion.

AT Chief Executive to step back

After almost three years leading Auckland Transport, Chief Executive Dean Kimpton will be finishing his role on Friday 1 May.

Plan ahead before travelling to the City Centre on Saturday

Planned public protest activity is likely to cause significant disruption to the City Centre, bus services and the wider Auckland Transport network this Saturday 31 January.

Milestone test of Auckland’s new train timetable – plan ahead for travel after Anniversary weekend

For two days after Auckland Anniversary, the train network will be closed for the first full trial of the new post-City Rail Link timetable. This milestone test will help ensure reliable, seamless services from the first day of CRL opening.

Small increase to public transport fares and paid parking following annual review

Auckland’s public transport fares and the price for on-street parking and Auckland Transport-managed carparks will be subject to a modest increase from 1 February, following Auckland Transport’s annual price review.

Supplier diversity creating opportunities for Māori and Pasifika

Auckland Transport (AT) is committed to creating opportunities for Māori and Pasifika businesses while delivering measurable social value, and a recent Social Return on Investment report demonstrates the power of this approach.

Going to Ed Sheeran? Our buses have got you covered

It’s going to be a busy weekend on Auckland’s transport network with thousands of Ed Sheeran fans expected as the music superstar kicks off his global tour with two gigs at Go Media Stadium on Friday and Saturday night.