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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5h
If you have any concerns about a buses' driving, note the Time, Route, Vehicle Number and Location of incident and report it to Auckland Transport Customer Services team.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5h
#BusNews: Auckland Transport have shared a video with tips for travelling on Double Decker Buses. - Take your time and use handrails - Remain seated until bus has stopped - Do not stand in the stairwell
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5h
#RailNews: Horowhenua District Council has constructed a new path outside Ōhau school on Muhunoa East Road which passes underneath the North Island Main Trunk line. Previously there was no path on this road making passing under the rail bridge unsafe for students.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 10h
#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 · 11h
#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 · 11h
Waiheke Reserve services will continue to run with a bookable sailing and a guaranteed seat on its own dedicated ferry. Reserve will run one return trip each day, out to Waiheke Island and back to Auckland. MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 11h
Priority tickets also board first, with access to the first choice of available seating. Return adult tickets are $75 or one-way for $37.50. Standard Walk-up tickets can also be upgraded at ticket kiosks.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 11h
#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 · 11h
#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 · 12h
#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 · 13h
The Priority Lane will be available on all sailings, not just the previous Residents' Lane hours. These changes take place from October 19. MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/waiheke-comm...
fullers.co.nz
Waiheke Residents Lane and Priority Boarding
Waiheke residents with an eligible pass board first in the Priority Lane on all regular sailings. See who qualifies and how to get a Residents Lane card.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 13h
Or with a Waiheke Residents’ Lane card and these tickets: FlexiPass AT HOP card Single trip ticket AT SuperGold card The Priority Lane is also used by Priority ticket holders and customers on the Taste of Waiheke, Waiheke Wine and Dine and Eastern Explorer Long Lunch Package tours.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 13h
#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 · 14h
#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 · 14h
#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
Te Waiora & Te Waipiki will continue to run the summer timetable from early November. Before then Te Waiora is heading in for scheduled maintenance and Te Waipiki will be operating the sailings solo.
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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
CORRECTION: The new bus route will use smaller 13-seat buses until further roading capacity upgrades are completed. Once the road upgrades are complete the 112 will be re-routed to serve Scott Point and the 113 will no longer operate.
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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
For passengers traveling between Kingsland and Morningside a rail bus will be in operation. MORE: at.govt.nz/bus-train-fe...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
After the game: Event buses will run from Eden Park to their original pickup zones. Trains at Kingland Station will only travel towards City, South and East only with extra special services running, Services to Swanson will only depart from Morningside station.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
There will be increased train capacity with six-car trains, as well as additional trains from the west and between Waitematā Station and Kingsland.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Before the game: From 3 pm free bus and train travel is included with a match ticket. There will be special event buses which will run about every 10 minutes from 4pm before the match from Quay Street, Albany Bus Station (via Busway stations) & Chapel Road.
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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
The school reminds students as it is an AT operated service that they must remember to bring and use their AT HOP Card.
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The route will be numbered 468 and will operate as additional capacity for the Route 68 between White Swan Road/Lynfield College and New Lynn in the afternoons, with a bus departing at 3:17pm. The bus departs from Stop 8908 Lynfield College (outside 170 White Swan Road).
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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
Council also approved that those with community services card concessions would pay a fare of $2 for two zone travel from November 1. The normal adult fare will be $4 for two zones from November 1.
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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
Fullers360 have shared that some of Quickcat's parts and life jackets are being donated to support the next generation of sailors.
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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
Two new bus stops needed to run this service, one is needed at the Hobsonville Point Ferry Terminal with the second new stop needed is near Clark House. MORE: haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/113-bus
haveyoursay.at.govt.nz
New 113 bus service between Scott Point and Hobsonville Point Ferry Terminal
Scott Point, your bus is coming! We've heard the community's call for better public transport connections, and we're proposing an interim new bus service for Scott Point. The new 113 bus service will ...
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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The 113 is expected to run every 20 minutes during school peak periods (7:40 am-8:40 am and 3 pm-4:40 pm), and every 40 minutes during off-peak periods and connects with the Hobsonville Point Ferry services.
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