#StationNews: The former low fences at a Newmarket Station have been replaced with full height glass panels on either side of the main station entrance. The new panels feature Auckland Transports fish scales motif.

#BusNews: Auckland Transport has confirmed to NZ Transit Buzz that Westgate Bus Station will open for passenger service on August 16.

#BusNews: HEB Construction has shared photos of the under construction Kauri Street Bus Depot for Metlink. The project includes the construction of 6,000m² of heavy-duty pavement and the installation of underground services, including more than 6,000m of heavy-duty ducting.

#LocomotiveNews: The first 8 of 46 former KiwiRail DX locomotives sold to Traxtion in South Africa have arrived in the country. The locomotives will be serviced at the Petoria Rail Hub before the trains enter service.

#StationNews: The passenger information displays for the two new bus stops by Drury Station on Great South Road are in a fault state and showing an incorrect destination. The signs are reading ‘non -stopping service keep back’.

#CRLNews: Both Auckland Transport and the Transport Minister would neither confirm nor deny reports that the City Rail Link will open in September. Via Stuff: www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3610...

CRL opening on Sept 13? Maybe - but minister, AT refuse to say

September 13 has reportedly been “pencilled” in as the opening date for the $5.4 billion project.

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#BusNews: Signpost Signs has shared a video showing their team printing and installing the temporary bus wrap for Bayes Coachlines #149 while it was being used as the Tottenham Hotspur FC team bus while they were in Auckland.

#StationNews: Final works are underway on the new pedestrian bridges at Takaanini and Te Mahia Stations ahead of the bridges opening to the public this month. An exact opening date is not yet known.

#BusNews: Auckland Transport has apologised after a passenger was told to get off a bus as their disability assist dog wasn't muzzled. Via 1 News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/03/a...

AT apologises after assistance dog owner wrongly kicked off bus

Yuchen Zheng was incorrectly advised by a driver the dog was required to wear a muzzle, and police were called to the stand-off.

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#StationNews: New anti-throw netting and higher fences have been installed on the existing footbridge at Middlemore station. The staircase and walkway have also received new handrails. The new footbridge at the North end of the station also has the new netting.

#FerryNews: NZ Transit Buzz understands that Waitematā 2, Auckland Transports second hybrid-electric ferry has been undertaking sea trials in Whanganui ahead of being delivered. Waitematā 1 & 2 are being build by Q-West in Whanganui.

#CRLNews: Sunday, September 13 is understood to be the date favoured by Auckland Transport to open the $5.4 billion City Rail Link, although nothing has yet been announced officially and Transport Minister Chris Bishop has issued a “no comment”. Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/property/cit...

Will CRL open on the lucky Sunday, September 13?

Government keen project be fully opened by Saturday, November 7 when the election is held.

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#CRLNews: Explainer: There's never been anything quite like it in Auckland. But is it safe? Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...

Explainer: The Auckland CRL will soon be open. How will it be kept safe?

Explainer: There's never been anything quite like it in Auckland. But is it safe?

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#BusNews: Via Merritt Watson (Franklin Local Board), at this Tuesday's (04/08) Franklin Local Board workshop, Auckland Transport will be presenting options to change Route 391.

#CableCarNews: The Wellington Cable Car has reopened on Monday morning following their 2026 annual maintenance shutdown. Services resumed at 7:30 am.

#StationNews: Both Drury and Paerātā stations have officially opened for service early on Sunday morning. The first service to arrive at Paerātā was at 6:21 am and the first service at Drury was 6:28 am.

#StationNews: Ahead of opening for service, locals, enthusiasts and future passengers were given a first look at the new Drury and Paerātā Stations. Check out our full gallery: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/feature-ex...

#StationNews: The open day for Paerātā Station is well underway with the public getting their first look at the station ahead of services beginning on August 2.

#RailNews: A special dignitaries train has just departed Drury Station bound for Paerātā Station where local MPs, contractors, MPs and ministers will explore Paerātā Station.

#CRLNews: He has been labelled the godfather of the City Rail Link by many, but Len Brown is quick to point out it was a team effort to get the $5.5 billion rail project underway. Via Stuff: www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3610...

The ‘godfather’ of the CRL reflects on the ride as opening day nears

​Ten years after his stint as Auckland Mayor came to an end, Brown is enthusiastic as ever about the project he helped get off the ground.

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#StationNews: Locals and future passengers have been exploring the new Drury Station. The station will open August 2.

#RailNews: Auckland Transport has released the first issue of the Western Rail Crossings Newsletter. In the newsletter, they shared details from community information sessions, online feedback, their new project page and the new ad campaign. MORE: e.at.govt.nz/mail/view/f1...

#FerryNews: HEB Construction has shared photos from the first steel pile installed for the temporary transition berth as part of the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project with Port Marlborough. A commemorative plaque was also signed by the team and is made from a pile offcut.

#RailNews: In December, amid a fit of grief and anxiety, I spent the day walking the length of the Makaraka line. Makaraka to Gisborne; 5ish km, what I expected to be about an hour’s walk… By Emma Maguire via Medium: skyuni123.medium.com/i-walked-the...

I walked the length of the Makaraka line, and you can too!*

*But don’t!

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#RailNews: HEB Construction has shared an update on the Waihoehoe Road upgrade project. Over Matariki weekend, crews installed all 13 bridge beams for the new bridge over the rail corridor. The new bridge replaces the existing 2-lane bridge, which will connect to Drury Station.

#TransportNews: The New Zealand Transport Agency’s chief executive says the country is set to enter a “golden era” of public transport, as long-awaited projects come online. Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...

NZTA boss says New Zealand entering 'golden era' for public transport

Brett Gliddon made the remarks at a national public transport conference in Wellington on Thursday morning

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#TransportNews: Inside this edition: It’s City Rail Link Madness, new timetables are released, first look events at stations are unveiled and the preview journey planner is set live. All these stories and more in the NZ Transit Buzz Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...

#TicketingNews: There have been 1933 public submissions received by the ORC on its proposal to move to a new zone-based fare system for its public transport system. The proposals also included fare capping and potentially removing the ability to use cash to pay for fares.

#RailNews: Former Mainfreight New Zealand country manager Craig Evans has been appointed to the KiwiRail Holdings board. Evans will join the board on August 3. Via TransportTalk: transporttalk.co.nz/news/former-...

Former Mainfreight executive appointed to KiwiRail board

Craig Evans will join the KiwiRail board on August 3. Former Mainfreight New Zealand country manager Craig Evans has been

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#TransportNews: It's not just Wellington - cities around the world struggle to change their transport infrastructure, an expert reveals. Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions...

Wellington not alone in struggling to get public transport up and running, Dutch expert says

It's not just Wellington - cities around the world struggle to change their transport infrastructure, an expert reveals.

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