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CRL to double the number of people able to reach Auckland city centre by public transport within 30 minutes
‘CRL makes the best-connected part of Auckland even better-connected.’
Midtown is on the move as major upgrades progress
Buses return to Albert Street, construction progresses along Wellesley Street, and the final stages of the wastewater and streetscape upgrades, ahead of the CRL opening in 2026.
What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood
Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.
Beresford Square reopens after six years, marking another step in CRL transformation
Beresford Square has reopened after almost six years tucked away behind construction hoardings, giving Aucklanders back a refreshed public space at the doorstep of Karanga-a-Hape Station
Haere rā Britomart, kia ora Waitematā Station
From 21 September, Auckland’s downtown train station will officially be known as Waitematā Station, retiring the Britomart name.
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The economics of Maungawhau Station
“Demand for housing tends to be stronger near services, jobs and transport – in places like Maungawhau” – Auckland Council Chief Economist.
The art of Maungawhau Station
“Having visibility of Māori art in our city is important. Ten years ago it wasn’t obvious. It couldn’t be seen. I can see Māori live here now.”
Big changes in midtown, with major upgrades nearing completion
Auckland’s midtown area is being transformed. As major works progress, we’re seeing new public spaces, better transport links, and future-ready infrastructure come to life.
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CRL will lift the international standing of Tāmaki Makaurau
A new Q&A series where we speak to people who are instrumental in the stewardship of the city’s growth.
Albert Park end of Victoria Street’s linear park OPENS
Watched over by the ancient trees of Albert Park, four new trees - pūriri, pōhutukawa, titoki and rewarewa - now shade Victoria Street East.
Council gives support to accelerate level crossing removals
Auckland Council today approved acceleration of the programme to remove level crossings at Takaanini and Glen Innes.
The new and improved midtown is nearly here
The new and improved midtown is nearly here.
Have your say on the future of our public transport system
Auckland Transport (AT) has developed proposals to improve our public transport system over the next eight years.
CRL progress: One lady on the move again, two others retired
Dame Whina Cooper, City Rail Link’s Tunnel Boring Machine has started the second leg of its four-stage journey below Auckland streets for the country’s largest transport infrastructure project.
VIDEO: optimism for Auckland’s city centre
Auckland Council and Eke Panuku are proud to release a video illustrating how far the city centre has come in its planned 20-year transformation. The video shows how the delivery of the City Centre Masterplan is proving to be much more than the s...
Breakthrough: Karangahape welcomes Dame Whina Cooper
Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) is celebrating a mighty milestone with its powerful Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Dame Whina Cooper, breaking through today into the Karangahape Station construction site at the end of its 860-metre-long journey from...
