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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · Jan 21

#News: Did you know we're just a click away? On most platforms, you can find us at @NZTransitBuzz - your go-to hub for all things #TransportNews!

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3h

#StationNews: From 24 December 2025, Melling Station & its park & ride facilities will close for 3 years, & the Melling line will begin & end at Western Hutt Station.

The station is closed for the construction of the Melling Transport Improvements.

MORE: metlink.org.nz/mellingstation

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 4h

#RailNews: Construction work starts on 16 October for the Glen Innes Station access bridge.

16-23 October, night works to prepare for Labour weekend piling works, 11 carparks will be closed at the northern end of the Park'nRide for construction vehicles & material deliveries.

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5h

#BusNews: The Spinoff's Tara Ward finds out why she won’t be catching a public bus to Dunedin airport any time soon.

Via The Spinoff: thespinoff.co.nz/society/13-1...

Dunedin has a new regional council but still no public transport to the airport

Cities like Hamilton, Palmerston North and Nelson have public transport to the airport. Why can’t Dunedin?

thespinoff.co.nz

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 6h

Greater Wellington will see Motu Move introduced in early 2027 and Auckland in late 2027, with Motu Move being available in all regions by the end of 2027.

Each region will confirm its specific transition plan and own timing to ensure a smooth transition.

MORE: www.nzta.govt.nz/walking-cycl...

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 6h

#TicketingNews: NZTA have confirmed the updated rollout schedule for Motu Move in Christchurch and the rest of the country.

Prepaid Motu Move cards are to be introduced in mid-2026.

Rollout to smaller regions is due between 2026 and 2027.

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 7h

#CableCarNews: Wellington Cable Car are seeking creatives to make illustrations of the cable car climbing up the hill, and an open entry category of what you love the most about the cable car.

MORE: www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 8h

#BusNews: A new tour operator has set up shop in Auckland and pulled into the stop with an old bus for a 'Vintage View' of the city.

Available now: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/taking-a-v...

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 8h

#FerryNews: Island Direct’s new ferry Te Wai Ora is currently moored near the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland.

Te Wai Ora has been operating since 2022 under the name Kalibobo Express in Papua New Guinea.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 1d

#BusNews: The EV chargers for Tranzurban’s West Auckland Depot in the Spedding Road Industrial area have been tested ahead of stage one of the depot opening for service.

More chargers are due to come online shortly, this allows Tranzurban to relocate to their permanent depot.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 2d

#FerryNews: From 22 October, IslandDirect will make the transition to its summer timetable for Waiheke Island.

MORE: islanddirect.co.nz/pages/timetable

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 2d

#BusNews @YT_JoshTransit on X has shared a couple of photos of the Wellesley Street Bus improvements project.

Significant progress to the Eastbound footpath between Federal & Queen Streets with the focus on the Westbound footpath which connects The Civic with Te Waihorotiu Station.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3d

#News: The NZ Transit Buzz team is expanding.

Today we welcome our new reporter Josh Rogerson.

Josh will be helping us expand our daily coverage to keep you updated on all the public transport news from around the motu.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3d

#StationNews: Paerata Rise has shared a drone flyover of Paerātā station.

The clip shows progress on the SH22 roundabout connection, work on the station access overbridge and the park and ride + bus stops and train station.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3d

#FerryNews: KiwiRail has agreed to sell the ferry Aratere to a buyer who will deliver it to a specialist recycling shipyard in India.

KR has repurposed appliances, furniture, and other items from Aratere across its fleet and operations, with remaining items donated.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3d

#TrainNews: Motor Vessel Wairua has shared a video of the 1876 Steam Locomotive “Skunk” being recovered from South Beach after being lost in the sand for over a century.

The locomotive is now with Steam Rail Wanganui, who have plans for its future.

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 3d

#TransportNews: Inside this edition: The Diwali bus makes a comeback for 2025, Metlink celebrates 20 years and Strait Feronia departs NZ under a new name.

PLUS: A bit of news from us.

Read now: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 4d

#StationNews: Te Awa Kairangi have started building a temporary park and ride at Petone Station to mitigate the impacts of the Melling station closure.

The car park will have over 100 spaces and will be available from December until 2031.

MORE: teawakairangi.co.nz/our-projects...

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 4d

#RailNews: Winston Peters and KiwiRail say existing railway lines won’t have capacity for more frequent City Rail Link commuter trains as well as significantly intensified freight movements out of Northport.

Via Newsroom: newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/08/n...

Port expansion set to spur big rail rollout across Northland, Auckland

Winston Peters says existing railway lines won't have capacity for more frequent CRL commuter trains and significantly intensified freight movements.

newsroom.co.nz

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 4d

#TransportNews: Auckland Transport have installed a solar powered wireless charger into the seats of stop 7034 on Fanshawe Street.

The charger appears to replace the ‘middle bench seat’ at this stop.

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 4d

#FerryNews: Bluebridge’s Strait Feronia has been renamed Pan Lily and has left New Zealand waters bound for Egypt.

Livia has replaced Strait Feronia.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5d

#FerryNews: Thames-Coromandel District Council contractors are replacing the gangway surface, including the ramp and top landing at Ferry Landing in Whitianga.

The ramp will get new aluminium sheets and marine carpet.

Works occur 14-16 October between 9:30 AM and 3 PM each day.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5d

#BusNews: Auckland Transport has shared more images of the 2025 Diwali bus.

Humm Breakfast will broadcast live from the Diwali bus on 9 October and AT will be on board to hand out Diwali bus models and Indian sweets to customers as they tag off.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5d

#TrainNews: A piece of New Zealand’s railway history is set to return to Taranaki’s tracks this Labour Weekend, offering residents a nostalgic journey back in time.

Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Tokomaru railcar coming back to Taranaki for Labour Weekend

A piece of New Zealand’s railway history is set to return to Taranaki’s tracks this Labour Weekend, offering residents a nostalgic journey back in time.

www.thepost.co.nz

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5d

#RailNews: KiwiRail has begun working at level crossings at various locations across the Wairarapa region.

In Waingawa, crews are building a second section of track alongside the main line to support the separation of freight and commuter train services.

NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 5d

#BusNews: Roadworks are underway at the main entrance into Nelson’s Junction shopping centre, but they won’t strengthen the road for use by the city’s eBuses.

Via Scoop: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK25...

Bus Access To Nelson Shopping Centre No Closer

Despite years of pushing, one local bus advocate is disappointed that a busy strip mall isn't expected to get a bus stop in the foreseeable future.