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Council news 26 Apr 2022

Update on judicial review proceedings

High Court proceedings have started in challenge of Regional Land Transport Plan.

Transport 31 Mar 2022

Explore Auckland again with half-price AT Metro fares

From Friday 1 April, fares across the AT Metro network will drop by 50 per cent, saving passengers money on bus, train and ferry fares.

Transport 29 Mar 2022

Game changing parking plan one step closer for Auckland

To unlock some of the city’s most gridlocked roads and reduce transport emissions, Auckland’s draft Parking Strategy proposes changes to how parking is managed across our city.

Cycling 28 Feb 2022

New electric bike charging station in Claris

People with electric bikes will soon be able to charge them in Claris thanks to a Locky-dock EV bike charging station at the local board office.

Transport 3 Feb 2022

Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf to benefit from additional future-proofing

Auckland Transport will temporarily close Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf for up to six weeks from mid-February to pave the way for the future arrival of low-emission vessels.

Mayor 28 Jan 2022

Mayor Goff welcomes transformative light rail investment for Auckland

Mayor Phil Goff says today’s light rail announcement is critical to Auckland’s future, and its ability to deal with congestion and emissions-reduction challenges, and provide for intensive housing to meet future projected population growth.

Transport 9 Nov 2021

Auckland Transport gets green light to proceed with review of parking

Aucklanders will soon be asked to share their views on carparking in Tāmaki Makaurau and how it is managed in the future.

Climate action 9 Nov 2021

Australasia’s biggest ever electric bus order will remove 10,000 tonnes of emissions annually

Australasia’s biggest electric bus order has been announced and will see a further 152 battery electric buses on Auckland’s roads and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the AT Metro bus fleet by an estimated 11 per cent per year.

Heritage 5 Nov 2021

MOTAT to be the new home for the Auckland Dockline Tram

Ten years on from Wynyard Quarter opening up as Auckland’s newest waterfront neighbourhood, the Planning Committee has endorsed the recommendation of the Eke Panuku Board to move the Wynyard Quarter tram to MOTAT.

Climate action 2 Nov 2021

Auckland Transport shines bright at United Nations Climate Change Conference

Auckland Transport’s zero-emission bus fleet will be showcased in a virtual exhibition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow this month.

Development 1 Nov 2021

Light rail recommended as best option to transform central Auckland

Communities can find out more about Auckland’s first light rail line, which is set to transform the way people move around the city over the next 50 years.

Transport 29 Oct 2021

Eastern Busway gets green light

The next stage of the Eastern Busway from Pakuranga to Botany in Auckland is gathering pace despite the pandemic’s challenges.

Transport 27 Oct 2021

It’s simple - safer speed limits are saving lives

Auckland Transport has released a report showing a reduction in crashes on key roads where lower speed limits were introduced last year.

Council news 18 Oct 2021

Mark Darrow appointed to AT Board

New member brings hands-on transport and climate action experience to board.