Press Release – Auckland Transport Improved transport connections for South Auckland are here. Minister of Transport Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff officially opened the long-awaited upgraded Puhinui Station in Papatoetoe this morning. A public open day then saw hundreds of … Improved transport connections for South Auckland are here. Minister of Transport Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff officially opened the long-awaited upgraded Puhinui Station in Papatoetoe this morning. A public open day then saw hundreds of people through the doors to check out the stunning $69M architecturally-designed facility. From this Monday – there will be faster, more frequent and easier connections to Auckland Airport – with the new station providing connections to the electric AirportLink bus fleet.