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AT Travelwise update
Check out this AT Travelwise business newsletter. This is the team who supported major office moves for Beca, One NZ, Avanti Finance and Publicis Groupe, helping staff transition smoothly to new offices. AT are gearing up for CRL opening later this year - read about that and more in the link below.
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May 11 min read


Your Waterfront news
Ngahuru (Autumn) is well and truly here and there’s still lots on including NZ Music month, Women's Skateboarding Festival, and Africa Day.
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May 11 min read


Harbour Grounds events in May
Free yoga, World bee day, Eid market and much more all happening at Harbour Grounds over the next few weeks. Plus be in to win a one of four dried flower box sets and make something for someone special in your life - or keep it for yourself!
transportwq
May 11 min read


Extraordinary, Workride & Air New Zealand webinar
If you missed this live webinar we have you covered. You can watch a recording of the webinar HERE or click on the image below. The questions and answers from the Q&A session can be found HERE. The Extraordinary implementation guide can be found HERE and implementation guide for Workride HERE
transportwq
Apr 241 min read


New transport report for Auckland
Committee for Auckland recently held a transport summit. They have recently released a new report ‘Transporting Auckland Forward: A Call to Action’, developed in partnership with Infrastructure NZ. The report reflects a shared view, setting out clear priorities including making better use of existing infrastructure, progressing key rapid transit corridors, and better aligning growth with transport investment. Read more from the Committee for Auckland here
transportwq
Apr 241 min read


E-bike boom & more people cycling
With the current fuel crisis filling a car with petrol right now can cost about $150, but it is about 20 cents to charge an e-bike. For a growing number of Aucklanders, that price difference is pushing people towards e-bikes. According to its founder E-bike store Electrify NZ’s have doubled sales since the energy crisis started. Data from Auckland Transport showed cycling across the city rose 6.3% in February & March compared with the same period last year. Read the full art
transportwq
Apr 241 min read


Wellesley Street gets an upgrade
The latest evolution of Auckland’s city centre is here, with completion of the first stage of the Wellesley Street Bus Improvements project. With thousands of people expected to use Te Waihorotiu Station daily when City Rail Link (CRL) opens, Wellesley Street is set to become a key transport hub, and new gateway to the city, connecting high-frequency buses, trains, and walking and cycling routes.
transportwq
Apr 221 min read


AT has a new interim CEO
The Auckland Transport Board has appointed Stacey van der Putten as its interim chief executive. Stacey begins in her new role on 1 May 2026, for an 18-month period. This includes the six-month transition period as signalled by legislative change, and as the establishment chief executive for the new transport CCO following transition.
transportwq
Apr 221 min read


Give your old mobile a new life
Thanks to the RE:MOBILE phone recycling scheme , you can make sure your old mobile gets a new life while helping Sustainable Coastlines. So far, they have raised over $224k through donated phones! Support the cause and drop your old phones to Sustainable Coastlines HQ at 55 Madden Street - right by the Jellicoe Street car park.
transportwq
Apr 221 min read


New Auckland City & Government deal
Auckland has finalised and signed its city deal with the government, including a promise to consider a bed tax. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown signed the arrangement, the first of its kind in New Zealand, on 10th April. The plan promised long-term strategic planning around transport, infrastructure and innovation, and the possibility of additional Crown funding for "mutually agreed, high-priority" projects. You can watch the full announcemen t
transportwq
Apr 151 min read


New Māori art walks for Wynyard Quarter
Check out these new self guided Māori art walks. Te Kōranga, Tuna Mau, Te-Tō-Pā - Victoria Park and Wynyard Quarter - there are 13 place to stop and admire works on this walk both in and outside buildings. You can read more about all the city walks here or click in the link below to see the Wynyard Quarter walk.
transportwq
Apr 151 min read


World PT day - who knew!
Share you favourite PT story and you could be in to win 1 of 1 AT HOP cards loaded with $50. World Public Transport Day is taking place on 17 April 2026. Itʼs a global celebration of the journeys that move us and the people who make them possible. From everyday commutes to extraordinary destinations, itʼs a day to celebrate how public transport connects us all – to work, to life, to each other. Read more about it from the organisers here https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/worl
transportwq
Apr 141 min read


AT cycling & walking news
Check out the latest AT Cycling and Walking newsletter. Explore the Bike Hubs - there are 14 across Auckland offering free basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, parts and accessories. There are details of the upgrade to Great North Road between Ponsonby Road and Crummer Road which is now complete. Plus find out more about bike maintenance and adult learn to ride courses near you.
transportwq
Apr 141 min read


New Ride & Save calculator
At current prices, driving is around 30% more expensive than it was earlier this year. Ride & Save is a free, NZ focused online calculator that shows commuters exactly how much money they would save by using active transport, such as cycling, walking or scootering, instead of driving. The bike vs car calculator is based on fuel consumption data from NZTA fleet vehicles and onboard monitoring of 600,000 vehicles published by the European Commission.
transportwq
Apr 141 min read


Save 30% off PT and bikes for commuting
Rising commuting costs are putting pressure on both employees and businesses. But there’s a smarter way to support employees without increasing budgets. Join the upcoming webinar with Workride an d Extraordinary a nd learn how organizations across NZ are enabling employees to pay for their commute using pre-tax income, reducing commuting costs by 30%+ while remaining cost-neutral for employers. Wednesday 22 April at 1230pm - click here to secure your spot.
transportwq
Apr 111 min read


Who are Northride?
Northride want to help more commuters onto bikes for their commute. Northride are part of a Finnish company who have been operating in Europe since 2018. They offer a salary sacrifice model whereby staff can use their pre tax earnings to offset the cost of buying a bike or e-bike. Want to learn more - join them for an evening of drinks, networking, and an introduction to Northride. Wednesday 22 April 2026 5.30 til 7.30pm right here in Wynyard Quarter. To find out more and
transportwq
Apr 111 min read


Cycling or walking to work can reduce your cancer risk
According to new research from the University of Auckland, cycling or walking to work will reduce your risk of several types of cancer. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology , the study found cycling to work wa s linked to a lower risk of colon cancer (28%), kidney cancer (40%) and stomach cancer (73%). Walking to work was also associated with reduced risks of kidney cancer (33%) and liver cancer (45%).
transportwq
Apr 111 min read


New safety feature on AT mobile app
AT mobile app now has a new feature “Share my journey”. This enables customers to share their planned route, expected arrival time, and vehicle details with trusted contacts, friends, and loved ones. Read all about this new safety feature in the media release below.
transportwq
Mar 271 min read


Progress on Te Ara Tukutuku
Progress on this amazing new public park continues. Enabling works are progressing to safely manage soil contamination and protect the surrounding harbour environment. These works help control water runoff and prevent contamination seeping into the harbour by sealing the contaminated soil and improving how water is collected, treated and managed across the site.
transportwq
Mar 261 min read
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