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Waterfront newsletter

transportwq

6 Oct 2023

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Waterfront newsletter

Watercare are working hard to fix some issues but in the meantime it is unsafe to swim or fish in Waitematā Harbour. For the latest check out the Safeswim website a nd respect the rāhui which Ngāti Whātua Ōrāk ei have put in pl...

New ferry operator announced

transportwq

25 Sept 2023

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New ferry operator announced

Auckland Transport (AT) has announced it has contracted Explore Group to continue the operation of some recently cancelled Auckland commuter ferry services. The operator will take over the Bayswater, and Birkenhead / Te Onewa Nor...

Eco Market coming your way

transportwq

25 Sept 2023

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Eco Market coming your way

Food trucks, free ice cream, DIY crafts, repair café, eco stalls, live music and more. Wednesday 18th October 11am to 2pm. Anchorpoint Plaza (in front of Auckland Transport offices)....

AT Annual report

transportwq

25 Sept 2023

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AT Annual report

Auckland Transport (AT) media release says that they ended the 2022/23 financial year in a strong financial position and delivered its capital programme, while managing Auckland’s transport network through unprecedented adverse we...

Step or pedal into Spring

transportwq

20 Sept 2023

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Step or pedal into Spring

There's a run down on Biketober and Auckland Street Art Bike Challenge, so you've got plenty to look forward to riding-wise. At are consulting on plans focussed on the NOrth west - so have your say on that. Plus check out the fu...

Mayor Wayne Brown seeks more power for Auckland Council

transportwq

17 Sept 2023

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Mayor Wayne Brown seeks more power for Auckland Council

Mayor Wayne Brown sits down with Jack Tame as he is keen to get more power for Auckland Council. Transport gets plenty of mentions. The Mayor will be launching a "Manifesto for Auckland" shortly. Read the article from Greater ...

Bike Auckland - spring into action

transportwq

11 Sept 2023

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Bike Auckland - spring into action

This newsletter covers the Auckland Climate Festival , with over 150 workshops and events to get involved in throughout September. Upcoming is a week of climate action from Fridays for Future, park-(ing) day , and world car free...

Developing the next Regional Land Transport Plan

transportwq

11 Sept 2023

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Developing the next Regional Land Transport Plan

Last month Mayor Wayne Brown proposed reforming the governance and investment direction for AT. There was a request that Auckland Council and AT work together to develop the next RLTP. Legislation is needed to "make" that happen...

Myriad of transport plans for Auckland

transportwq

8 Sept 2023

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Myriad of transport plans for Auckland

Stuff takes a look at the plans which Auckland has for transport. There is still no single overarching transport plan for the city - despite Auckland Mayor saying it would be written and in place by May 2023. Read more from Todd...

Waterfront news September

transportwq

1 Sept 2023

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Waterfront news September

Check out what's happening in the neighbourhood. Updates on North Wharf, works on Wynyard Crossing plus more on recent events and activations. Check out the new artworks and the NUKU women project. For the full update click bel...

Have your say on Eastern busway

transportwq

1 Sept 2023

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Have your say on Eastern busway

AT are seeking views on Stage 4 of the Eastern Busway from Tī Rākau Drive to Botany. There are two routes being consulted on. You can read more from AT here AT currently don't have any funding for this Burswood deviation. Th...

Buses get the green lights

transportwq

28 Aug 2023

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Buses get the green lights

Bus booster will help buses keep to time by enabling them to make use of green traffic lights on their journeys. This is especially useful if buses are held up and running late. This should help buses deliver customers to their...

Bus HOP top ups ready in an hour

transportwq

24 Aug 2023

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Bus HOP top ups ready in an hour

When you top up your AT HOP card online, it will now be ready to use on buses within an hour. This is already the case for train and ferry trips, but now buses have been brought online. Previously, online top ups would take 24-72...

New electric ferries ready by 2024

transportwq

23 Aug 2023

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New electric ferries ready by 2024

Auckland’s two state-of-the-art electric ferries are taking shape in the east of the city, with the first expected to be in the water in 2024. The 200-seat, carbon fibre ferries are the first in a 10-year programme to replace m...

Light Rail update

transportwq

23 Aug 2023

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Light Rail update

Following engagement earlier in 2023 on options for light rail in Onehunga and Māngere, Auckland Light Rail is recommending the route in both communities is alongside the SH20 and SH20A motorways. While this is a recommendation ...

Parking fees going up

transportwq

23 Aug 2023

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Parking fees going up

Parking fees in Auckland Transport car parks and on street parking areas will rise from August 28th 2023. These are the first increases in over a decade. Fees will increase across the board by $1 per hour. Greater Auckland take...

New bike hubs & get out on your bike this winter

transportwq

23 Aug 2023

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New bike hubs & get out on your bike this winter

Check out the two new bike hubs which are now open in Mount Roskill and Waiheke -check out these and the community bike hubs near you. Read the plans to reduce speeds around schools and check out the upcoming free bike skills cou...

Ferry services cease and others on reduced timetables

transportwq

20 Aug 2023

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Ferry services cease and others on reduced timetables

Fullers360 will stop running services to Birkenhead, Te Onewa Northcote Pt and Bayswater from 1st October. Ferries to Gulf Harbour and Half Moon Bay will operate on a reduced timetable for the next 18 months. Ferry operators nee...

AT reports bus driver shortage is over

transportwq

17 Aug 2023

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AT reports bus driver shortage is over

Auckland Transport (AT) announced that the bus driver shortage is officially over. At the peak of the driver shortage 8 months ago, Auckland was 578 drivers short. Auckland now has 3 more bus drivers than the required 2,306 to o...

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