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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3h
#TicketingNews: Auckland Transport has repaid more than $400,000 to passengers overcharged by faulty bus card readers, including one commuter stung for $433. Via 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/13/a...
1news.co.nz
Auckland bus card readers overcharge thousands - one rider stung $433
The Commerce Commission is assessing whether to investigate, and nearly $48,000 is still owed to 1615 people that officials can't track down.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3h
#CableCarNews: Wellington Cable Car chief executive Tansy Tompkins said they were expecting an $800,000 drop in profit compared to three years ago because of a significantly smaller cruise ship season. Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
nzherald.co.nz
Tourist attraction expecting $800k loss as cruise ship visits dive
More than 130,000 fewer cruise ship passengers will visit New Zealand this season.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3h
#TicketingNews: Fullers360 are introducing priority tickets which will be available on all regular Waiheke Island sailings. Priority tickets give a booked sailing slot, plus access to the dedicated Priority Lane at Downtown Auckland and Matiatia.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3h
#RailNews: KiwiRail has wrapped seven signal box locations alongside the shared pathway in New Plymouth. The boxes have colourful designs and some feature rail safety messages such as “Tracks are for Trains” and “Cross with Care”.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 4h
#RailNews: Tuesday marks one month since the opening of Auckland's City Rail Link. Despite services running on a reduced timetable, patronage has been up, with the plan to ramp frequency up to full capacity within six months. Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
rnz.co.nz
One month since the opening of Auckland's City Rail Link
Today marks one month since the opening of Auckland's City Rail Link. Despite services running on a reduced timetable, patronage has been up, with the plan to ramp frequency up to full capacity within...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5h
#FerryNews: Fullers360 are converting the Waiheke Island Residents’ Lane to become part of its new Priority Lane. The Priority Lane can be accessed by residents with: Monthly Pass 40-trip ticket Off-island ticket
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 6h
#BusNews: It was the first day of the new term but the school bus was unable to pick up students and take them to school because someone had stolen the diesel. Via Stuff: www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
stuff.co.nz
Diesel thieves leave school bus stranded on first day of term
It was the first day back after the two-week holiday, but a different way had to be found to get the country kids to school safely.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 6h
#TrainNews: Waikato’s Te Huia train service has been invited to get on-board a $1 billion rail project in the nation’s capital - with details on an “emerging preferred option” on the future of Waikato rail services just two weeks away. Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
thepost.co.nz
Waikato eyes Wellington invitation for Te Huia carriages
Waikato’s Te Huia train service has been invited to get on-board a $1 billion rail project in the nation’s capital.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
#TramNews: Due to planned upgrade and maintenance work there will be no tram service between Aviation Hall (Motions Road) and MOTAT Great North Road from October 12-16.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
#RailNews: Auckland Transport have shared the next steps in the Level Crossing Removal Program's Takaanini Project which will be the road level crossings.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
#BusNews: Terramotive shared photos of Christchurch Gondolas' new Yutong C10. The bus will operate the shuttle service between the city centre and the Gondola. The bus features a full ad wrap with one side showcasing the gondola and the other showing more Christchurch Attractions products.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
#StationNews: Work is underway on the upgrade of the old Mataura Railways Station building. An update from the Trust says after a year of planning and consultation site works began early last month. Via What’s On Invers: whatsoninvers.nz/mataura-rail...
whatsoninvers.nz
Mataura Railway Station Upgrade - Update
At last, work is underway on the upgrade of the old Mataura Railways Station building In August last year, then minister of railways the Rt Hon Winston Peters announced that additional funding would ...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
#RailNews: Eden Park is calling for infrastructure improvements around the stadium after thousands were left waiting for trains after Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup match. Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/eden-park...
nzherald.co.nz
Eden Park seeks rail upgrades after fans wait up to 40 minutes
Some fans waited up to 40 minutes for trains after the match.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
#TrainNews: Frustrated rugby fans booed passing trains at Eden Park last night as delays to city-bound services left thousands queuing after the All Blacks thrashed the Wallabies. Via 1 News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/11/r...
1news.co.nz
Eden Park boss wants ‘urgent attention’ to transport after train delays
AT said a nearby level crossing issue said meant trains could not get into place on time.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
#BusNews: Auckland Transport is apologising after a woman was separated from her four-year-old daughter when a bus driver closed the door before she could board with her mobility dog. Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions...
rnz.co.nz
Bus driver lets daughter on, but not mother's mobility dog
Auckland Transport is apologising after a woman was separated from her four-year-old daughter when a bus driver closed the door before she could board with her mobility dog.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
#BusNews: Otago Regional Council is listening to the community feedback received about recent bus timetable changes in Dunedin. ORC are looking into concerns raised and whether there are any changes that can be made to services.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#BusNews: Timaru Fire Brigade were recently given access to the MyWay by Metro EV buses to understand the location of the EV battery systems and isolation points of the vehicles. The training will assist if there is an incident involving one of these vehicles.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#FerryNews: Island Direct have shared they will not be welcoming a new vessel this summer as they previously hinted. The vessel has not matched the 'vibe' and are taking the time to get it right before it enters service.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#TicketingNews: Motu Move will soon be operating on Invercargill’s public bus network. A New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi spokesperson said it planned to roll out the system on Invercargill’s buses by the end of the year. Via ODT: www.odt.co.nz/news/southla...
odt.co.nz
Out with the old and in with a new nationwide bus card
Out with the old and in with a new nationwide bus card
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: Fullers360 retires Quickcat as scrapping gets underway, Metlink passes more than 1m trips paid by contactless and Livia’s Pōhutukawa Lounge nears completion. Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#FerryNews: East by West ferries have announced that a new weekday and weekend ferry timetables will come into effect from October 11. MORE: eastbywest.co.nz/wp-content/u...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#TransportNews: Auckland Transport has shared details of how the transport to and from Eden Park will operate for the Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park this Saturday.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#FerryNews: Fullers360 have confirmed that Quickcat was towed to Whangarei, where she’ll be dismantled and useful parts recovered. Fullers360 say as Quickcat reached end of life and the investment needed to retrofit her would not achieve the reliability or safety standards.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#BusNews: Lynfield College have shared that following a negotiation period with Auckland Transport that a new School Bus from Lynfield College to New Lynn will launch on October 12.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#TransportNews: Fuel costs are continuing to bite, as Canterbury’s regional council grapples with an increase in demand for bus services. Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
thepress.co.nz
High fuel prices creating public transport challenges for Canterbury
Fuel costs are continuing to bite, as Canterbury’s regional council grapples with an increase in demand for bus services.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#TicketingNews: Otago Regional Council have confirmed, bus fares for children & youth will remain at $1.50 when travelling through two bus zones in Dunedin. This is a temporary measure until next year when child/youth fare options are reconsidered in the Long Term Plan 2027–37.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#TransportNews: Auckland Transport have pushed an updated to the AT mobile app to show 3 or 6 carriage trains in the Journey Planned and live departures board. They have also updated how large numbers of stops are shown while zoomed out, stops will be grouped until zoomed in.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#RailNews: TrackSafe have released a video sharing tips for trainspotters on how to stay safe while photographing or videoing trains. Tips include: Don't trespass on private land or railway property Always stand a minimum of 5m from the tracks Stand back from the platform edge
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#CableCarNews: A cable car network proposed for Queenstown could get a $265 million lift from private lending, partly backed by overseas investors seeking residence in New Zealand. Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
thepost.co.nz
Proposed $265m lending gives Queenstown cable car a lift
A proposed $265 million lending deal could help build Queenstown’s cable car network, as its developer seeks permission to use council reserve land.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#TicketingNews: Snapper engineers are still working on a software fault dating back to May and causing card readers on some buses not to accept contactless payments, up to two buses a day are affected. Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=183733
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Snapper fault still affecting Metlink commuters
Snapper engineers are still working on a software fault dating back to May and causing card readers on some buses not to accept contactless payments, as smart devices, debit and credit cards paid f...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#FerryNews: Fullers360 have confirmed via Instagram that Quickcat is officially being retired. Fullers360 shared a number of photos of Quickcat throughout the years.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#BusNews: Auckland Transport has confirmed further details of the new 113 bus route in Hobsonville Point as well as opening a survey to gather data on possible usage and locations for new stops for the service.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#RailNews: KiwiRail, Treescape New Zealand, Apirana Bush Regeneration Group, and the local community came together to tackle pest plants alongside the Glen Innes rail corridor.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#RailNews: A commemorative plaque celebrating the opening of New Zealand’s largest ever infrastructure project was put on hold over fears the National Party would roll Christopher Luxon as its leader. Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
thepost.co.nz
Auckland's CRL still has no commemorative plaque and it’s partly National's fault
Transport staff had a serious quandary on their hands: Would Christopher Luxon still be PM by the time the City Rail Link opened?
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#FerryNews: Bluebridge has shared video on the progress of the Pōhutukawa Lounge and Kōwhai Kai and Recliners onboard Livia. The project is 68% complete, with structural works complete and fit-out underway, next works are lighting, joinery, furnishings. The spaces are on track to open 1 December.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#StationNews: Emergency services safely removed an improvised bomb after it was found near an Auckland train station on Monday. Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/emergen...
rnz.co.nz
Homemade bomb found near new CRL train station
Emergency services safely removed an improvised bomb after it was found near an Auckland train station on Monday.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#BusNews: Wade Group has shared a video showcasing the works involved in its refurbishment contract with Ritchies. Works include: -Rotten floors cut out and replaced -Seats and doors stripped and refurbished -Graffiti and window scratches removed -Everything refitted -New driver's seat
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#BusNews: The National Transport Research Organisation has brought a mid-sized autonomous bus to Australia, with plans to test the technology before offering demonstrations and in-service trials across Australia and New Zealand. Via ABC Magazine: www.busnews.com.au/rita-autonom...
busnews.com.au
Rita brings autonomous bus trials to Australia and NZ
The Rita autonomous bus has arrived in Australia, with NTRO planning staged testing and future public transport trials
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#RailNews: Construction has started on converting the former rail bridge between Gisborne’s city and Inner Harbour into a dedicated pedestrian walkway. Handrails will be installed on the existing bridge deck and railway infrastructure removed. MORE: eastlandport.nz/news/iconic-...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#RailNews: KiwiRail has condemned a driver as "incredibly reckless" after footage showed a car overtaking queued traffic and cutting through lowered barrier arms at a West Auckland level crossing. Via 1 News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/05/i...
1news.co.nz
'Incredibly reckless': Driver ignores lowered rail barriers in Auckland
The video shows the car pulling around vehicles waiting at the crossing before driving through the barriers.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#BusNews: Stage 1 adjustments have started on Great South Road in Takaanini, reconfiguring road space to create two continuous traffic lanes in each direction. Part of Stage 1 inlcudes removing two low‑use bus stops near Beach Road to help improve bus timetables and efficiency.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#RailNews: KiwiRail are working on the rail bridge above the Orakei Basin sluice gates to replace several bolts which anchor the bridge to the piers. Crews will be working: 5-8th Oct - Day shift 14-15th Oct - Day shift 19-22nd Oct - Day Shift 9-12th Nov - Night Shift
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#TicketingNews: More than a million Metlink trips have now been paid for using debit and credit cards, and smart phones and watches. The ability to pay Metlink fares via contactless payment was introduced in mid-April.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#StationNews: Oamaru Steam and Rail has installed a bollard to prevent bikers from riding down the platform at Harbourside Station.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#StationNews: New signage has been installed at Karanga-a-Hape station to help guide customers between the platforms for trips requiring a transfer between lines. New boarding zone signs have also been installed on the roof for clearer visibility for passengers.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#RailNews: The glass artwork panels on the Sturges Road overbridge on the North Auckland Line have been replaced with new metal panels. The panels still feature the original artwork ‘A small house fits a hundred people you love’ by Anthony Sumich.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#RailNews: The group behind Hamilton’s Ruakura Inland Port has put in a bid to rewrite noise rules to allow the growing freight hub to operate around the clock. Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
waikatotimes.co.nz
Ruakura port ‘significantly constrained’ by noise rules, pushes for change
Tainui Group Holdings wants the growing freight hub to operate around the clock, prompting a bid to rewrite noise rules. Not all neighbours are happy.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#BusNews: Tranzit Group has officially opened their purpose-built electric bus depot at Spedding Industrial in Whenuapai. The depot supports 46 electric buses, with parking for up to 80 vehicles and 1,900kW of charging capacity.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#BusNews: New give way rules favouring buses are expected to help them keep to schedule, because “every minute saved helps”. Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
waikatotimes.co.nz
The new give way to buses law is here - will it actually help?
‘Every minute saved helps’ when it comes to keeping buses on schedule, the regional council says.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: Full-scale carriage mock up of Tūhono trains showcased, New bus give way road rule comes into play and Auckland-Coromandel ferry returns for 2026/27 season.  Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
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