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Development 4 May 2023

City shaping strategy gets approval for consultation

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee today approved a draft strategy for how Tāmaki Makaurau should grow and change over the next 30 years, which will go out for public consultation on Tuesday 6 June.  

Transport 3 May 2023

Piha Road cordon to be lifted at midday on Friday

Auckland Council has announced the cordon restricting access into Piha will be removed at midday on Friday 5 May, opening up this much-loved area to non-residents again, following the extreme weather events earlier this year.

Community 2 May 2023

South urged to speak up on transport needs

Residents from across the south of then city are being encouraged to play a part in deciding transport priorities.

Transport 11 Apr 2023

Manukau is on the move – time to get on board

Eke Panuku Development Auckland is leading Auckland Council’s efforts to unlock the full potential that Manukau offers.

Transport 15 Mar 2023

Public Transport fares rise for first time in two years

Public transport fares in Auckland will rise by around 6.5 per cent from 2 April 2023. The fare increase, which is the first in two years, will add no more than 20 cents per journey while half price fares remain in place.

Community 24 Feb 2023

Traffic moves make people feel safer

Manurewa residents report feeling safer since speed calming measures slowed neighbourhood traffic.

Transport 23 Dec 2022

Can I ride on the footpath? A guide to using Auckland’s paths, cycleways and bus lanes

Auckland has a growing network of cycleways, shared paths, and bus lanes that mix in with our existing roads and footpaths. With so many different types of road users using the same space, there is a real need for everyone to be considerate, slow...

Transport 8 Dec 2022

Small pets now boarding on buses

Travelling on a bus? All of AT’s bus services are welcoming small pets in a suitable pet carrier from December 26 this year.

Transport 1 Dec 2022

AT recognizes two distinguished careers of service and dedication

After over fifty years of combined service for accessibility on public transport in Tamaki Makaurau, two of Auckland Transport’s longest serving members from the highly respected internal advisory groups are heading off to their well-deserved reti...

Transport 1 Dec 2022

The secret lives of our streets: Five things AT is doing to make our streets more resilient

We spoke with Auckland Transport Environment Programme Director, Dr. Cathy Bebelman about five practical targets that AT has set for protecting and restoring our environment for future generations.

Transport 1 Dec 2022

Two years of Waiheke’s electric buses: 552,000 customer trips, zero emissions

Auckland Transport and Fullers360 are delighted to celebrate the two-year anniversary of electric buses on Waiheke Island.

Transport 23 Sep 2022

TERP: Auckland’s drive to drive less

In just eight years’ time, transport systems across Auckland will look vastly different. Roads will be less congested, more residents will be biking, walking or using public transport, and our carbon emissions will no longer feature near the top...

Climate action 15 Aug 2022

The pathway to lower transport emissions in Auckland

An Auckland where we all have more choice in how we travel, and where we are collectively less vulnerable to global risks; is the vision outlined in the proposed Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.

Development 13 May 2022

Industry teams invited to join Auckland Light Rail

Auckland Light Rail is a step closer towards enlisting its team for the detailed planning and design of a new light rail line from the City Centre to Māngere.

Council news 26 Apr 2022

Update on judicial review proceedings

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