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An Auckland Transport proposal could see the Gulf Harbour to Downtown ferry discontinued within the next five years, with passengers forced onto buses instead. https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330960152112

Who needs Uber when public transport will pick you up pretty much right outside your place? In Auckland, a trial is underway where travellers can order an electric van or car to pick you up and take you to work - or to the train station. Similar to Metlink's Wellington trial, Auckland Transport's trial is underway in Papakura and Takanini - with plans to expand to other suburbs. Reporter Louise Ternouth and Camera Operator Marika Khabazi went for a ride along. [embed] https://players.bri...

Wellsford bus funded Auckland Transport (AT) will fund the Wellsford to Warkworth bus service from May next year. The service was launched in February 2019 using the Rodney Local Board’s controversial transport targeted rate. At that time, AT said it would take over funding Route 998 if it met patronage targets over the three-year trial. AT’s service network development manager Pete Moth says the service has seen steady growth and he acknowledged the Local Board for trialling the service, w...

Aucklands Queen St gets $1.5m pedestrian makeover: Mayor Goff says its time for plastic sticks to go 16 Apr, 2021 02:43 AM 8 minutes to read An artists impression of the Queen St Stage 1 makeover that will implement boardwalks, seating and native plants. Photo / Supplied by Auckland Council An artists impression of the Queen St Stage 1 makeover that will implement boardwalks, seating and native plants. Photo / Supplied by Auckland Council Tom Dillane is a reporter at the New Zealand Heraldtom.d...

Aucklands Queen St gets $1.1m pedestrian makeover; Mayor Goff says time for plastic sticks to go 16 Apr, 2021 02:43 AM 8 minutes to read An artists impression of the Queen St Stage 1 makeover that will implement boardwalks, seating and native plants. Photo / Supplied by Auckland Council An artists impression of the Queen St Stage 1 makeover that will implement boardwalks, seating and native plants. Photo / Supplied by Auckland Council Tom Dillane is a reporter at the New Zealand Heraldtom.dilla...

Council's plan to replace pylons with wooden decking comes two weeks after legal threats.