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Development 11 Apr 2016

Four million kilometres and 16 million train passengers

Since they were introduced in April 2014, Auckland's electric trains have covered four million kilometres across the Auckland network.

Transport 11 Apr 2016

Traffic bulletin: Overnight motorway closures

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures this week for motorway improvements.

Food / Drink 8 Apr 2016

Obesity rates drop for some Auckland kids

Auckland Council-backed Healthy Auckland Together coalition reports a drop in the proportion of obese Māori and Pacific Island boys.

Community 8 Apr 2016

Quality urban design makes for healthier communities

How communities are planned and designed has a positive effect on the health of residents, says Auckland Council urban design champion Ludo Campbell-Reid.

Community 6 Apr 2016

Have you seen the sign?

Installation of trial signage has now been completed in a number of areas.

Transport 1 Apr 2016

Improving pedestrian safety in Remuera

Improvements to Benson Road, funded by Ōrākei Local Board, are now complete.

Community 30 Mar 2016

Skye’s vision for Auckland

New-York based Kiwi and Global Street Cities Designer Skye Duncan was recently in Auckland headlining Auckland Conversations for her presentation on Changing Streets to Change the World.

Transport 21 Mar 2016

Tertiary student? Save on travel

If you're a full-time tertiary student, you could save at least 35 per cent off public transport*. Apply for a tertiary discount on your AT HOP card now.

Community 17 Mar 2016

Everybody’s talking about #AklConversations

Over 400 people packed into the Aotea Centre to hear Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, give a riveting talk on the issues affecting Auckland and how cities around the world are coming together to combat climate...

Development 16 Mar 2016

Britomart Station underpass closing

From Tuesday 29 March the pedestrian underpass between Britomart Station and QE Square will be closed.

Transport 14 Mar 2016

The City Rail Link build is ON

Auckland Transport on Monday launched The Build is ON! campaign, which explains some of the changes happening around the city as part of the CRL construction. The campaign includes a video featuring Jerome Kaino.

Transport 8 Mar 2016

Watch: Work kicks off on City Rail Link

The City Rail Link will allow 30,000 people to travel every hour during peak times.

Transport 19 Feb 2016

Auckland and government agree on transport

A joint report from Auckland Council and the government released today (19 February) is being hailed as a giant step forward in agreeing Auckland’s transport investments for the next 30 years.

Transport 18 Feb 2016

Transport for new southern Auckland housing

A new Pukekohe town centre bypass road, new train stations, state highway improvements and more north-south connections are part of potential transport plans to support large numbers of new homes in south Auckland.

Development 15 Feb 2016

A transport revolution is underway

Preliminary work for Auckland’s largest infrastructure project, the City Rail Link (CRL) is now well underway.

Transport 15 Feb 2016

Victoria Park Tunnel evening diversions this week

The Victoria Park Tunnel (State Highway 1) will be closed to all traffic for several nights this week (15-21 February) while important maintenance and safety work is carried out.