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AT is responsible for all the region's transport services, from roads and footpaths, to cycling, parking and public transport.

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Transport 10 Apr 2010
22nd Station for Auckland's rail network

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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Transport 10 Feb 2010
Three year hiatus holding public transport fares in Auckland ends

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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Transport 2 Feb 2010
Auckland well prepared for Rugby World Cup

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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Transport 1 Dec 2009
ARTA calls Snapper announcement 'premature'

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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Transport 27 Nov 2009
ARTA pleased stability returned to bus customers

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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Transport 24 Nov 2009
ARTA welcomes next step in electrification project for Auckland

AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) welcomed the government's announcement of $500m for Auckland's electric trains today.

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Transport 5 Nov 2009
First 24/7 link to Auckland Airport announced

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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Transport 4 Nov 2009
ARTA urges NZ Bus and Auckland Combined Unions to resolve issue urgently

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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Transport 3 Nov 2009
Funding approved today for Aucklands integrated ticketing system

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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Transport 13 Oct 2009
ARTA says customers first

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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Transport 7 Aug 2009
Aucklanders say more public transport please

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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Transport 22 Jul 2009
Preferred tenderer selected for Aucklands integrated ticketing system

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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Transport 6 May 2009
Aucklands public transport growth highest for twenty years

AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today reported the highest level of public transport growth for over twenty years.

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Transport 24 Dec 2008
Successful tenderer announced for ferry services to Half Moon Bay and Bayswater

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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Transport 20 Dec 2008
Aucklands electric train fleet purchase begins

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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Cycling 18 Dec 2008
Top initiative opens door for more cycling in Akld

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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Transport 6 Dec 2008
Aucklands Walking School Buses meet Oceania All Stars

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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Transport 27 Nov 2008
Use MAXX to plan your journey during the festive season

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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Transport 14 Nov 2008
Major developments to upgrade the rail network taking place during the upcoming weekends

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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Transport 14 Nov 2008
The Link via Ponsonby and City Circuit bus stops at Britomart temporarily relocating due to Vector upgrade works

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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Transport 4 Nov 2008
Tender released for provision of ferry services to Half Moon Bay and Bayswater

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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Transport 29 Oct 2008
Signed, Sealed and Delivered with MAXX

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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Transport 24 Oct 2008
Ride MAXX to get down to Rihanna and Chris Brown at Vector Arena

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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Transport 24 Oct 2008
Bus replacements to allow for developments on the rail network during the coming weekends

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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Transport 17 Oct 2008
ARTA reassures customers of commitment to provide ongoing ferry services to Half Moon Bay and Bayswater

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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Transport 15 Oct 2008
ARTA adds additional train carriages and services to manage continued increase in rail patronage

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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Transport 11 Sep 2008
More students close the door on car travel

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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Transport 9 Sep 2008
Express bus services give more choice for North Shore

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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Transport 1 Sep 2008
North Shore to Auckland Airport with a single ticket

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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Transport 21 Aug 2008
New bus routes offer more convenient services for route 68 bus users

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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Transport 21 Aug 2008
New bus network proposed for Botany, Howick and Manukau

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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Transport 20 Aug 2008
Annual patronage figures show shift to public transport

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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Rugby 19 Aug 2008
Free bus or train ride for Air New Zealand Cup ticketholders

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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School 18 Aug 2008
Auckland men encouraged to become 'Men on the Move'

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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League 22 Jul 2008
Additional trains to Warriors v Storm game at Mt Smart

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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Transport 11 Jul 2008
New train timetables, more frequent services and new Helensville service

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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Transport 9 Jul 2008
MAXX to the Demon Energy Supercross and Gravity Games

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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Crime 3 Jul 2008
ARTA prepared for Friday's protest action

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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Transport 21 Jun 2008
More train services, more trains for Aucklanders

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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Traffic 19 Jun 2008
ARTA concerned regional arterial roading funding lagging

AUCKLAND — The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) released its Draft Auckland Regional Arterial Road Plan for consultation this week.

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Science 19 Jun 2008
Speed management, drink drive enforcement and pedestrian and intersection safety focus of Regional Road Safety Plan

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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League 15 Jun 2008
Extra trains to Mt Smart for Warriors versus Sea Eagles game

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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Transport 11 Jun 2008
ARTA delivers more buses, more often to Auckland Airport

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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Transport 11 Jun 2008
ARTA increases popular West Harbour ferry services

AUCKLAND — From Monday 16 June, West Harbour ferry users will enjoy six additional return sailings per day.

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Transport 9 Jun 2008
Show us your All Blacks v England ticket and ride the bus or train for free

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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Transport 5 Jun 2008
Saturday bus replacements on the Western Line to remain in place until mid-July

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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Entertainment 4 Jun 2008
Get ready for Maxx-imum smackdown

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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Rugby 4 Jun 2008
Free bus or train ride for NZ Maori versus Tonga ticket holders

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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League 3 Jun 2008
Additional trains take Warriors fans to Mt Smart

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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Transport 27 May 2008
Bus replacements for Western Line on Queens Birthday weekend as upgrade continues

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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Transport 20 May 2008
Extra trains to Warriors v Roosters game at Mt Smart

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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Rugby 14 May 2008
Free bus or train ride for Blues versus Hurricanes ticket holders

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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Music 8 May 2008
Calling all you Passengers  ride MAXX to Elton John

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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Transport 6 May 2008
Flying Without Wings with MAXX

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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Transport 1 May 2008
ARTA ramps up downtown ferry facilities

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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Transport 29 Apr 2008
New platform for Ranui rail commuters

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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Rock 29 Apr 2008
Have It All  ride MAXX to the Foo Fighters

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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League 29 Apr 2008
Extra trains for Vodafone Warriors fans heading to Mt Smart

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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Transport 21 Apr 2008
Special public holiday timetable on ANZAC Day

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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Transport 15 Apr 2008
Changes to Southern Line services as Newmarket redevelopment continues

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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