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Travelwise update from AT

transportwq

3 Jul 2023

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Travelwise update from AT

In this update find out about what's changing for PT fares, info on the removal of fringe benefit tax for employers supporting staff using PT & active modes, and an update on the bus driver shortage. Read the full bulletin in the...

Liberate the lane

transportwq

2 Jul 2023

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Liberate the lane

Bike Auckland have just released an independent report that looks at the viability of converting one lane on the Harbour Bridge to active modes. The engineering report says it is "viable and safe" to use one of the existing lane...

Waterfront News for July

transportwq

2 Jul 2023

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Waterfront News for July

The waterfront is buzzing with activity this month. Queens Wharf is the Auckland hub for one of the largest sporting events in the world in the FIFA Womens World Cup , Matariki return to the Waterfront returns, and Whānau Mārama ...

AT's monthly PT update

transportwq

29 Jun 2023

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AT's monthly PT update

Check out the new fares for under 25's as well as how to get to the FIFA Women's World Cup games which start on 20th July at Eden Park. $5.80 fares from CBD to the airport - it's a train and a bus but a great price! Check out Ma...

New fares for under 25's

transportwq

29 Jun 2023

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New fares for under 25's

Travel for children 5-12 will be free on public transport with a valid HOP card. 50% off previous child fares for children aged 13 to 15, and 50% off regular adult fares for young people aged 16 to 24. To get the concessions, you...

Fares & fuel going up

transportwq

29 Jun 2023

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Fares & fuel going up

Half price public transport and reduced tax on fuel will end on Friday 30 June. So for most the commute will cost more. Children 5-12 will travel for free and 13-24 year olds will get a 50% discount. Read more from Greater Auck...

Auckland Transport commissions $20m hybrid-electric ferry

transportwq

28 Jun 2023

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Auckland Transport commissions $20m hybrid-electric ferry

Auckland Transport (AT) has commissioned a 300-passenger hybrid-electric boat, the fourth low-emission ferry ordered for the region. AT has signed contracts worth $20 million with Q-West Boat Builders and HamiltonJet and plans to...

Light Rail update

transportwq

28 Jun 2023

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Light Rail update

In the recent Light Rail article they talk about advancing with “fantastic” community response. Also included are: Two options for light rail to connect into Māngere Two options for a shared light rail and traditional or heavy rai...

Biketastic community events and consultation

transportwq

26 Jun 2023

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Biketastic community events and consultation

Avondale's Night Ride & Street Festival is on this month! Plus the launch of the first Bike Hub in Mount Roskill and a bike skills courses will help you cycle your way through winter. Give feedback on the planned Hobsonville Road...

Contactless payment on PT within 12 months

transportwq

19 Jun 2023

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Contactless payment on PT within 12 months

Within the next 12 months Auckland Transport (AT) will introduce easier payment options across all of Auckland’s buses, trains, and ferries. This will enable customers to tag on and off with contactless payments (debit/credit car...

Is it time to switch to an EV?

transportwq

13 Jun 2023

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Is it time to switch to an EV?

It's difficult to know what the most environmentally friendly car option is. Is it best to keep your current vehicle until it dies, buy a new electric car or convert to electric or hybrid? Euronews green takes a look at all the op...

Get paid to cycle to work?

transportwq

11 Jun 2023

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Get paid to cycle to work?

Some European countries offer cycle to work schemes whereby commuters are paid a rate per km to cycle. The Netherlands set up their scheme in 2016 and now offer a rate of around 33cents (NZ$) per km. Belgium and France offer mor...

Onboard newsletter June 23

transportwq

11 Jun 2023

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Onboard newsletter June 23

Sign up to the AT mobile app before 22 June and be in to win some cool prizes! Read more about solving the bus driver shortage and how Māori architecture is being incorporated into public transport hubs. Plus great news for dog ...

What's the real cost of owning a car?

transportwq

11 Jun 2023

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What's the real cost of owning a car?

Greater Auckland ta kes a look at all the associated cost of owning a car. As at April 2023 there were an estimated 3,582,246 light passenger vehicles in NZ. How are the costs of running a car factored into the evaluation of tra...

Wellington wins a global prize

transportwq

6 Jun 2023

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Wellington wins a global prize

Wellington and its innovative bike network has gained global recognition, $650,000 in prize money, and a place on the prestigious Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI). Just 10 prizes were awarded, The prize money...

Highlights from the May AT Board

transportwq

6 Jun 2023

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Highlights from the May AT Board

Bus lane enforcement, parking priorities and the employer subsidized PT scheme were all on the agenda. The Connected communities project has been shelved and the AT Parking Strategy is back on the agenda....

Cycle like the Dutch and drop CO2 emissions

transportwq

6 Jun 2023

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Cycle like the Dutch and drop CO2 emissions

If everybody cycled as much as the Dutch, global carbon emissions would drop by nearly 700 million tonnes per year. That figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of countries like the UK , Canada , Saudi Arabia and Australia ....

Waterfront News

transportwq

6 Jun 2023

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Waterfront News

Repairs to the Bascule Bridge, waterfront winter activities, and anew website for the area. Check out the events listings and more in the list below:...

Now pigs really do fly....animal fats used in fuels

transportwq

1 Jun 2023

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Now pigs really do fly....animal fats used in fuels

Europe’s growing use of animal fats to power its cars and planes is becoming increasingly unsustainable. There are calls for greater transparency so that consumers know what is filling their tanks and fuelling their flights. A r...

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