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Transport 31 Oct 2019

First new electric train arrives in Auckland

The first of Auckland Transport's new electric trains has arrived in Auckland from the manufacturer in Spain.

Transport 20 Sep 2019

Free child fares on public transport at weekends

Children aged 5 to 15 can now travel free on Auckland Transport’s bus, train and select ferry services during weekends and public holidays.

Policies / Regulations 5 Sep 2019

Vision Zero – No deaths or serious injuries on Auckland's roads by 2050

Auckland is now a Vision Zero region - under the Tāmaki-Makaurau Road Safety Governance Group's new safety strategy, released Tuesday 3 September 2019.

Transport 4 Sep 2019

Quick fixes to keep Auckland moving

Relatively inexpensive, quick and effective fixes are saving time, fuel and emissions on Auckland's roads.

Transport 4 Sep 2019

Two 'extra-large' electric buses en route to Auckland

New buses will roll into Auckland by August of next year, as Auckland Transport continues to accelerate the Low Emissions Bus Roadmap.

Transport 4 Sep 2019

Time to consider speed bylaw

Auckland Transport is taking more time to consider a proposal to reduce speeds on some of the high-risk roads in the region.

Cycling 2 Sep 2019

Community Bike Fund open for applications

Applications are open for funding to help local groups to support cycling initiatives and projects.

Policies / Regulations 20 Aug 2019

The need for safer speed limits in Auckland's city centre

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub tells OurAuckland how lower speed limits can benefit everyone in Auckland's city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Aug 2019

A land down under - behind the scenes of the CRL

OurAuckland ventures below ground to meet some of the people constructing the underground rail tunnels forming the City Rail Link.

Plans / Projects 1 Aug 2019

Communities invited to connect over plans for the Old Māngere Bridge Replacement project

The NZ Transport Agency will be replacing the Old Māngere Bridge and local communities and people who travel through the area are invited to come and see the plans for the replacement bridge.

Transport 31 Jul 2019

The watchman of Auckland’s trains

Lance Lochner is helping Aucklanders get from A to B safely, overseeing the city's public transport surveillance team.

Environment 31 Jul 2019

Ports gets funding for hydrogen vehicles

Government funding boost for hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Development 22 Jul 2019

Safe at any speed? Auckland needs a total re-design

Mark Stevenson, Professor of Urban Transport and Public Health at The University of Melbourne, on redesigning cities with safety and people in mind.

Cycling 18 Jul 2019

Winter weather not stopping bike riders

272,000 bicycle trips were recorded in June 2019 as cycling numbers grow by 8.9 per cent in a year.

Transport 17 Jul 2019

Auckland train gets a new look

One of Auckland Transport’s trains is being rolled out with a new look and new message.

Cycling 16 Jul 2019

Watch: Building a safer future on two wheels

Bike Auckland chair Barb Cuthbert is looking forward to a cycling-friendly future for Auckland.