Motu Move is designed to replace the patchwork of different public transport cards and ticketing systems operating around the country with one national system. Nearly 2 years after it was supposed the launch, Canterbury bus passengers can finally buy a Motu Move card. The launch for Auckland is due in late 2027.

In this opinion piece Phil Wilson Auckland Council Chief Executive gives his thoughts on transport. "Transport is about more than roads, cycleways, foot paths, buses and trains. It is about how we live. It shapes how we get to work, whether kids can safely walk to school, how businesses operate and how our city grows". Read how the CE thinks things will run differently now that some functions are under the Council umbrella.

Auckland’s downtown has changed significantly over the past decade. Projects such as Quay Street and Te Komititanga have reconnected the city centre with the Waitematā Harbour, creating places where people want to spend time, not just move through. The next stages are being planned and will bring together public transport and street improvements, alongside private development, to shape the next phase of the city centre. Watch the vision for Downtown video here - check out the

Meet Neil D’Souza - the train manager with more than 20 years of experience, well known for breaking into song over the train’s PA system and delighting thousands of passengers over the years. It’s wonderful to see someone brightening people’s days and make the daily commute that little bit more enjoyable.

Image: Kasey McDonnell AT have reported that more than 2 million trips have been taken on trains in the first month since the City Rail Link (CRL) launched, with two thirds of those journeys travelling through the new tunnels and stations. Waitematā remains the busiest station on the network, while key transport hubs including Panmure (+42%), New Lynn (+47%) Sylvia Park (+56%) and Newmarket (+17%) have recorded strong growth, highlighting the benefits of a more connected netw

As of 1 October the governance of transport (aside from public transport) has moved from Auckland Transport into Auckland Council. Read the joint media release from Chris Bishop Minister for Transport and Wayne Brown Mayor of Auckland below. See more information on who does what here.

More than one million train rides have been recorded on Auckland’s rail network in the first two weeks since CRL opened, with early data showing Aucklanders are embracing new routes and changing the way they travel across the city. Read the media release from Transport Minister Chris Bishop and a summary of the first two weeks from Greater Auckland below.

Quiz night - who will be crowned the winner? Coffee for a Cause - supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, Recycling week and Rainbow Games! Find out more info on all the October events in the link below.

Auckland Council are transforming Downtown Auckland. Between 2026 and 2031, they will deliver public transport and street improvements alongside private development. Key to the plans are: Stronger waterfront connections, better transport options, improved streets and public spaces and keeping the city working. Read more below and have your say on the proposals by 31 October.

From 1 October 2026, there are changes to the way we share lanes. New rules are: People can ride e-scooters in cycle lanes. Children aged 12 years and under are now allowed to ride bikes on footpaths. Drivers must leave a 1.5m gap when passing other road users. Drivers must give way to buses on roads with speed limits of 60km/h or less.

AT are proposing to have a clearway during peak hours outside 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue to improve safety for vehicles and pedestrians around the Halsey Street intersection. The planned changes will include: No stopping outside 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue between 4pm-6pm Monday - Friday and Clearway restrictions impacting 3 car parks and a Loading Zone. Please view the planned changes here. Read more on this below and have your say by Monday 12 October 2026.

Public consultation start in November but charging is unlikely to come into effect until 2030/31. The main goal of congestion pricing isn't about raising money; it's about using pricing to shift behaviour, and incentivising people towards other modes. Greater Auckland takes a closer look at all three options.

Come along to Te Ara Tukutuku Project Hub on Saturday 3 October to find out about the regeneration of Wynyard Point. Find out about the native plants chosen for the project. Red Boat will also be there on the day, offering free trips around the headland so you can view the project from a new perspective, and there will be lots of whanau friendly educational activities on offer, too.

In August the University of Auckland hosted the launch of the State of the City 2026 report, an international benchmarking study led by the Committee for Auckland in partnership with Deloitte and the University examining how Auckland performs against leading peer and competitor cities around the world.

Information on how to take your bike on trains plus read about the upcoming FREE cycle skills courses. There is also an update on the Glen Innes to Tamaki path. This is a new 7km path of land and sea. The path is a handy commuting route but also great for a relaxed walk or weekend wander.

Image 1News An estimated 72,500 passengers were counted on trains across the Auckland Transport network by 5pm on 14 September. 25,000 more than the previous Monday. CRL continues to impress - read more from RNZ below.

From Monday 21st September the 774 and 775 buses will extend into Wynyard Quarter. No more changing buses in the CBD - just one seamless journey. These buses will run weekdays at morning and afternoon peak times only. See full details from Auckland Transport below.

September at Harbour Grounds is all about small actions, lasting impact. This month we’re celebrating Sustainable September with a packed program of workshops, activations and community initiatives designed to help you live a little greener, connect with others, and enjoy everything our precinct has to offer.

Stuff has put together a guide for a City Rail Link pub crawl. It starts at Waitematā, and ends in Morningside, but it’s easily adaptable. So check it out - it can be a alcohol free trip and if not Stuff encourages you to drink responsibly. With over 60 establishments listed there should be something to suit everyone.