The proposal was referred to the government's fast-track consenting regime and a substantive application was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) on October 22 2026. There are two options - one featuring 5 new office/commercial buildings, the other substitutes one commercial building with an indoor electricity substation and a data centre.

Wynyard Quarter Neighbours' Forum will take place on 25 November from 8am. Join us and find out more about the exciting summer events and the latest waterfront updates from Auckland Urban Development Office. Light refreshments served from 8am and presentations 830am til 930am. Everyone welcome but please RSVP using the link below.

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking. The Challenge is all about helping more people discover the joy of cycling. Whether riding to work, to the shops or just for fun, everyone can take part regardless of experience or fitness level. It's super easy to get you business involved - and there are plenty of great prizes, and bragging rights, to be won along the way! See if your business is signed up here

Check out a review of the first few months of CRL, The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back in February 2027, and what did a car free day look like for one Wynyard Quarter business. Read the full update in the link below.

The countdown to summer and the festive season is on! Check out these November events from Harbour Grounds. 3rd November - Melbourne Cup, 10th November Diwali celebrations, 19th November - Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop, 25th November - Christmas Market. Find out more in the link below.

Haunted Wheels has been postponed due to spooky winds forecast on Thursday afternoon. Join us on Wednesday 4th November from 4pm - 6pm for some spine-chilling after work fun. Come in your best Halloween rags for your chance to win - there's a $200 local restaurant voucher for the best group costumes, plus $50 vouchers for the best two individuals. Food will be available from local legends, The Rolling Pin, e-bike trials chat to Northride about how your workplace can help you

With warmer weather it's a good time to get out and explore Auckland’s cycle network With a number of walking and cycleways across the region on track to be completed in time for summer, why not join a Biketober event or check out the cycle network maps to plan your next adventure!

Highlights for this month include updates on the recent Waka Moana award win and plans to open more of Auckland’s waterfront to the public this summer, as well as information on how you can have your say on the future of Auckland’s Downtown and details of the upcoming Wynyard Quarter Neighbours’ Forum.

Celebrate the award-winning success of Waka Moana, share updates on plans to open more of the waterfront for public access, and have your say on the future of downtown Auckland. You’ll also find details on upcoming events, community activities, new public art experiences, and ways to support local Wynyard Quarter businesses. Read the whole newsletter below:

Since late September commuters from Eastern Bays can catch the 775 and 775 buses direct to Wynyard Quarter, removing the need to change buses in the CBD. This has made commuting to work in Wynyard Quarter way faster and more convenient. Could these buses save you time? Read more about Darby's journey to Fanshawe Street in the link below.

Get your costume ready and join the Halloween fun! Win fantastic prizes - best group wins a $200 local restaurant voucher, with two $50 vouchers up for grabs for individuals. Grab a bite from The Rolling Pin, try an e-bike, get a free bike check, and find out how Northride could get your staff savings on new bikes. Be one of the first 50 to arrive by bike to score a free coffee voucher. Dress to impress and kick off Halloween weekend in spooky style! Read more below along wit

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.