Auckland Transport
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AT is responsible for all the region's transport services, from roads and footpaths, to cycling, parking and public transport.
AUCKLAND CITY — The Minister of Transport, Steven Joyce, will join an array of Auckland dignitaries including the Mayor of Auckland, John Banks today (9 April 2010) to officially open the new Grafton train station.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) announced today that the three year hiatus holding public transport fares in Auckland would end on 21 February this year.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) said today it was well prepared for an influx of tens of thousands of Rugby World Cup visitors.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) said today that Snapper’s announcement of an integrated ticketing system for Auckland was ‘premature’.
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The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) says it is very pleased that stability and certainty has been returned to Auckland’s bus passengers today with notification that agreement has now been reached between NZ Bus and the Auckland Combined Unions.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) welcomed the government's announcement of $500m for Auckland's electric trains today.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), Airbus Express and Auckland Airport announced today that Airbus Express services would now be offered 24/7 to domestic and international travellers and visitors.
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The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) says that it is very disappointed that agreement has not been reached today in respect of wage negotiations between NZ Bus and the Auckland Combined Unions.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) says it is delighted the New Zealand Transport Agency Board (NZTA) has approved funding today to move forward on the development of an integrated ticketing and fares system for Auckland’s train, bus and ferry users.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has written to New Zealand Bus asking the company, in the interests of Auckland commuters, to provide proposals to resolve the current dispute by 5pm today.
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AUCKLAND — Annual public transport figures for the 2008/09 year, released today by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) show Aucklanders are continuing to take to public transport.
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The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), in conjunction with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), today announced the next step in the delivery of an integrated ticketing system for Auckland’s train, bus and ferry users with the selection of a preferred tender.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today reported the highest level of public transport growth for over twenty years.
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AUCKLAND — The threatened Auckland to Half Moon Bay and Auckland to Bayswater commuter ferry services have been secured for passengers, following a competitive tender process run by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA).
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AUCKLAND — The process for the purchase of Auckland’s electric train fleet has begun, the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) announced today.
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AUCKLAND — The weather’s warming up and summer is on its way, so there’s no better time to saddle up and get out and about in the Auckland region by bike.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Children travelling by one of Auckland’s highly popular Walking School Buses to attend the ‘School Day – LA Galaxy and Oceania Training’ at Mt Smart today got an exciting treat, as players from the Oceania All Stars team jumped aboard and participated as volunteers.
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AUCKLAND — Rail passengers are advised that from Boxing Day, a significantly revised train timetable and a comprehensive programme of railbus replacements will be in operation until Sunday 18 January 2009.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) wishes to advise that rail bus replacements will be operating during forthcoming weekends in order to allow for major developments on the rail network being undertaken by ONTRACK.
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AUCKLAND CITY — In response to work being undertaken by Vector to upgrade the electricity network in the waterfront area of Auckland’s CBD, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) wishes to advise passengers that as of Saturday 15 November, The Link and City Circuit bus stops at Britomart Transport Centre will temporarily be relocated until further notice.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has released a tender for the provision of emergency ferry services to Half Moon Bay and Bayswater.
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AUCKLAND — On Thursday 30 October, Aucklanders heading to Vector Arena to hear music maestro Stevie Wonder can leave the car at home.
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AUCKLAND — Aucklanders heading to Vector Arena for one of the Rihanna and Chris Brown concerts on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th of October can leave the car at home, as public transport services by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority will have them arriving near the door.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that rail bus replacements will be operating between Britomart and Waitakere on the Western Line, and between Britomart and Otahuhu on the Southern Line during the weekends of 25-27th October (Labour weekend), 8th and 9th of November, and 15th and 16th of November.
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AUCKLAND — Following Fullers’ decision to discontinue ferry services to Half Moon Bay and Bayswater, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has moved to reassure ferry commuters that ARTA is committed to provide ongoing ferry services to both areas.
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AUCKLAND — In response to increases in rail patronage and to further improve rail services, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has now scheduled additional train services and increased the capacity of others with additional train carriages.
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AUCKLAND — One year after the launch of the Universities’ Travel Plan, a follow-up survey of student travel shows that more and more students are getting out of their cars and onto buses, trains and ferries.
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AUCKLAND — From 15 September, there will be even more travel options for North Shore bus passengers as express bus services stop at Constellation, Sunnynook, Smales Farm and Akoranga stations.
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AUCKLAND — Connecting from the North Shore to Auckland Airport will be much easier from today, with the introduction of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority’s (ARTA’s) Northern Flyer Pass, one transferable ticket that will connect the North Shore with Auckland Airport.
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AUCKLAND — From Sunday 31 August 2008, bus users in the Flat Bush, Botany, Dannemora, Meadowlands and Mission Heights areas will benefit from more direct and convenient bus services, as bus route 68 is replaced by new routes 680 and 681.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is asking current and potential South Auckland bus users to provide feedback on the Authority’s proposed new network for Botany/Howick local bus routes and Manukau crosstown bus routes.
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AUCKLAND — Annual public transport figures released by the Auckland Regional Council and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) show Aucklanders are on the move to public transport, with total patronage for the year to 30 June 2008 reaching 54.4 million journeys, 4.4% higher than last year.
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On Saturday 23 August, rugby fans planning to watch the Air New Zealand Cup game between Auckland and Manawatu at Eden Park can ride selected buses and trains to the game for free if they show their pre-purchased game ticket or present their Eden Park membership card*.
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AUCKLAND — With Father’s Day just around the corner, a joint initiative by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and AMI Insurance encourages Auckland men to add to their enjoyment of being actively involved with the parenting of their children by having a go at walking their kids to school, with the opportunity to win great prizes at the same time.
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AUCKLAND CITY — On Sunday 27 July, Aucklanders heading to Mt Smart Stadium to watch the Vodafone Warriors take on the Melbourne Storm can leave the car at home and take the MAXX train to the game, which kicks off at 2.00pm.
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HELENSVILLE — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and its train operator Veolia Transport would like to remind Auckland rail commuters that new passenger rail timetables will be in place from Sunday 13 July 2008.
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AUCKLAND CITY — On Saturday 12 July, supercross fans can leave the car at home and catch the MAXX bus, train or ferry to Vector Arena, which is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is preparing for tomorrow's protest action by truck drivers over increases in road user charges.
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The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and its train operator Veolia Transport today announced that new passenger rail timetables will be in place from Sunday 13 July 2008, giving commuters more frequent services.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) released its Draft Auckland Regional Arterial Road Plan for consultation this week.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and RoadSafe Auckland released the Draft Auckland Regional Road Safety Plan 2008-2012 for consultation this week.
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AUCKLAND CITY — On Sunday 22 June, rugby league fans can avoid parking hassles and take the MAXX train to Mt Smart Stadium to watch the Vodafone Warriors take on the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, kicking off at 2.00pm.
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AUCKLAND — Public transport to and from the airport is receiving a huge boost this month with the launch of a brand new bus service between Manukau’s city centre and the airport, and with more frequent and direct services between the Auckland CBD and the airport.
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AUCKLAND — From Monday 16 June, West Harbour ferry users will enjoy six additional return sailings per day.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Aucklanders heading to Eden Park on Saturday 14 June 2008 to see the All Blacks take on England can ride selected bus or train services to the game for free if they show their pre-purchased match ticket or Eden Park membership card*.
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The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that Saturday bus replacements between Henderson and Waitakere on the Western Line will remain in place up to and including Saturday 12 July.
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AUCKLAND — On Wednesday 11 June, Aucklanders who want to see the Superstars of WWE SmackDown/ECW Live in action can catch a MAXX bus, train or ferry to Vector Arena, which is approximately 10 minutes' walk from Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.
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NORTH SHORE CITY — On Saturday 7 June, Aucklanders heading to the NZ Maori versus Tonga game at North Harbour Stadium can ride selected buses and trains for free if they pre-purchase their match ticket for the game, which kicks off at 4.35pm.
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AUCKLAND CITY — On Friday 6 June, Aucklanders can catch the MAXX train to Mt Smart Stadium for the Vodafone Warriors versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game, which kicks off at 8.00pm.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that a revised timetable will be operating on parts of the Western Line on the Friday prior to Queen’s Birthday weekend and during Queen’s Birthday weekend itself (30 May to 2 June 2008), as a new second track between Swanson and Henderson will be commissioned.
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AUCKLAND CITY — On Sunday 25 May, league supporters heading to Mt Smart Stadium to watch the Vodafone Warriors take on the Sydney Roosters can catch the MAXX train to the game, which kicks off at 4.00pm.
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AUCKLAND — Rugby fans heading to the Blues versus Hurricanes game on Friday 16 May 2008 can ride selected buses and trains to Eden Park for free if they show their pre-purchased Super 14 game ticket or present their Eden Park membership card*.
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AUCKLAND CITY — On Wednesday 14 May, fans of pop legend Elton John can take the MAXX bus, train or ferry to Vector Arena, which is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Westlife fans heading to Vector Arena on Saturday 10 May can avoid parking hassles and catch a MAXX bus, train or ferry to Vector Arena, which is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.
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AUCKLAND CITY — From May 2008, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is working on several construction projects at the Downtown Ferry Terminal to provide Auckland’s ferry users with improved facilities.
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AUCKLAND — From Monday 5 May, passengers using the Ranui train station will use a new platform – located opposite the existing station platform – to catch the train as Auckland's rail upgrade progresses further.
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AUCKLAND — On Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 May, Aucklanders heading to Vector Arena to see the Foo Fighters take to the stage can leave the car at home and catch a MAXX bus, train or ferry to the concert.
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AUCKLAND — Aucklanders heading to Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday 4 May to watch the Vodafone Warriors take on the Canberra Raiders can avoid parking hassles and take the MAXX train to the game, which kicks off at 4.00pm.
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AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that a special public transport holiday timetable will be operating on ANZAC Day, Friday 25 April 2008, including earlier Link buses to the Dawn Service, free buses for veterans and some changes to train services.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April a bus replacement service will be operating for all stations between Otahuhu and Britomart on the Southern Line, as the Newmarket station redevelopment continues.
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