New Network for East Auckland New Network for East Auckland

On 10 December 2017, we launched a new bus network for East Auckland. Everything has changed, including bus routes, route numbers, timetables and buses.

The new East Auckland bus network is part of a simpler, more integrated public transport network for Auckland.

New East Auckland network

This map shows the bus routes which were introduced in East Auckland, Beachlands and Maraetai. Some passengers need to transfer to another bus or train to complete their journey.

East New Network Map

Download the new East Auckland network map (PDF 2.6MB)

What the New Network brings to East Auckland

  • More services, especially from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
  • Buses are more frequent, at least every 15 minutes, between Howick and Botany.

Buses connecting with trains

  • Connections to the Eastern Line can be made at Panmure Interchange which head towards the City Centre and Manukau.
  • Connections can also be made at Ōtāhuhu interchange which is serviced by Southern and Eastern lines
  • The East New Network also provides access to Middlemore, Papatoetoe and Manukau train stations.
  • Trains on the Eastern & Southern Lines run every 10 minutes during peak times, every 20 minutes in the middle of the day, and every 30 minutes on evenings and weekends.

Night bus

The NiteRider service N50 has been replaced by a new late night service on Fridays and Saturdays. This is the 70H service, servicing East Auckland.

From Waitematā Station (Britomart), it travels via Symonds Street, the same as all other East Auckland daytime services.

380 Airporter service

The 380 Airporter has increased in frequency to every 15 minutes all day, every day. Connections for this service can be made from East Auckland at Manukau or Papatoetoe Stations.

Beachlands and Maraetai

The New Network for East Auckland also includes service changes to Beachlands and Maraetai. The 739 service runs hourly, 7 days a week.

Find out more about the new service.

Changes to school buses

As part of the East Auckland New Network, Auckland Transport school bus routes have changed from the beginning of Term 1 in 2018. These changes include the routes, destinations and route numbers. View the East Auckland school bus changes.


Individual route maps

What's happening in your neighbourhood

A summary of all the changes and services in your local area.

Neighbouring suburbs

Stay informed

  • Follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for up-to-date information.
  • Get email updates by signing up to our New Network newsletter.
  • Look out for posters at key bus stops and train stations.
  • Visit East Auckland libraries and local board offices for information on the changes.

Translated resources

Do you know someone who will be affected by these changes and speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, or Hindi? Send them a link to a video in their language which will tell them how to prepare for the changes.

Brochures that have been translated:


Feedback process

From 1 October to 14 December 2015, we sought feedback on the proposed new routes for East Auckland.

Thanks to the input of hundreds of residents, East Auckland’s new bus network was created.

Download the consultation summary and decisions report (PDF 2.5MB)


For more information

Contact Auckland Transport


Published 13 September 2017 | Last updated 22 June 2018
Information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change