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Email: [email protected]
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#BusNews: A handful of formerly Māngere based GoBus units have been transferred to the Kinetic Swanson depot to displace the 2100’s (Bubble Buses).
NZTB understands many of the 2100’s are likely to be transferred into GoBus use in other parts of the country.
NZTB understands many of the 2100’s are likely to be transferred into GoBus use in other parts of the country.
January 25, 2026 at 9:03 PM
#BusNews: A handful of formerly Māngere based GoBus units have been transferred to the Kinetic Swanson depot to displace the 2100’s (Bubble Buses).
NZTB understands many of the 2100’s are likely to be transferred into GoBus use in other parts of the country.
NZTB understands many of the 2100’s are likely to be transferred into GoBus use in other parts of the country.
#CRLNews: Once the City Rail Link opens, the number of people able to reach Auckland’s central business district by public transport within 30 minutes will double, according to the latest council projections.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Rail will rewire city with ‘big jump in connectivity’
The number of people able to reach the CBD by public transport within 30 minutes will double once the City Rail Link opens, according to the latest council projections.
www.thepost.co.nz
January 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM
#CRLNews: Once the City Rail Link opens, the number of people able to reach Auckland’s central business district by public transport within 30 minutes will double, according to the latest council projections.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
#StationNews: KiwiRail have shared updates on the progress of Drury and Paerātā stations.
Work related to the station footbridges and station access bridges are nearing completion with the asphalting of the carparks and access roads all but complete.
Work related to the station footbridges and station access bridges are nearing completion with the asphalting of the carparks and access roads all but complete.
January 24, 2026 at 10:46 PM
#StationNews: KiwiRail have shared updates on the progress of Drury and Paerātā stations.
Work related to the station footbridges and station access bridges are nearing completion with the asphalting of the carparks and access roads all but complete.
Work related to the station footbridges and station access bridges are nearing completion with the asphalting of the carparks and access roads all but complete.
#BusNews: Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in Hawke’s Bay on Sunday, 25 January to launch the new Better Bus Routes.
One was at the Dalton Street Bus Interchange in Napier, and the other was on Middle Road in Havelock North.
One was at the Dalton Street Bus Interchange in Napier, and the other was on Middle Road in Havelock North.
January 24, 2026 at 10:15 PM
#BusNews: Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in Hawke’s Bay on Sunday, 25 January to launch the new Better Bus Routes.
One was at the Dalton Street Bus Interchange in Napier, and the other was on Middle Road in Havelock North.
One was at the Dalton Street Bus Interchange in Napier, and the other was on Middle Road in Havelock North.
#RailNews: The country’s most-struck rail bridge has claimed yet another victim, this time slicing the roof off a campervan driving beneath the low-clearance viaduct in Canterbury.
Via 1 News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/23/c...
Via 1 News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/23/c...
Campervan roof torn off at NZ's most hit rail bridge
The Tinwald Viaduct in Canterbury re-opened just a month ago after repairs from a previous collision.
www.1news.co.nz
January 23, 2026 at 3:48 AM
#RailNews: The country’s most-struck rail bridge has claimed yet another victim, this time slicing the roof off a campervan driving beneath the low-clearance viaduct in Canterbury.
Via 1 News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/23/c...
Via 1 News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/23/c...
#BusNews: Brougham Buses shared photos from their first day operating their new school contract, which has returned to them after 19 years.
Brougham Buses are providing 8x daily return runs for Strathallan College.
Brougham Buses are providing 8x daily return runs for Strathallan College.
January 23, 2026 at 3:15 AM
#BusNews: Brougham Buses shared photos from their first day operating their new school contract, which has returned to them after 19 years.
Brougham Buses are providing 8x daily return runs for Strathallan College.
Brougham Buses are providing 8x daily return runs for Strathallan College.
#BusNews: The new open-top electric double-decker bus for use on the Auckland Explorer has entered service today.
The bus has the fleet number 1194 and is a CRRC eD12Max.
PICS - Nathaniel Ethan Engels | Kiwi Bus Enthusiasts.
The bus has the fleet number 1194 and is a CRRC eD12Max.
PICS - Nathaniel Ethan Engels | Kiwi Bus Enthusiasts.
January 23, 2026 at 2:57 AM
#BusNews: The new open-top electric double-decker bus for use on the Auckland Explorer has entered service today.
The bus has the fleet number 1194 and is a CRRC eD12Max.
PICS - Nathaniel Ethan Engels | Kiwi Bus Enthusiasts.
The bus has the fleet number 1194 and is a CRRC eD12Max.
PICS - Nathaniel Ethan Engels | Kiwi Bus Enthusiasts.
#RailNews: Christchurch’s downtown is set for a splash of international attention this weekend and beyond, as a professional film crew arrives to shoot the BBC travel and history show Great New Zealand Railway Journeys.
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Christchurch choo-choo: BBC film crew hits town for scenic South Island rail shoot
Christchurch’s downtown is set to get a splash of international attention this weekend, as a professional film crew arrives to shoot the BBC travel and history show Great New Zealand Railway Journeys.
www.thepress.co.nz
January 23, 2026 at 2:50 AM
#RailNews: Christchurch’s downtown is set for a splash of international attention this weekend and beyond, as a professional film crew arrives to shoot the BBC travel and history show Great New Zealand Railway Journeys.
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
#BusNews: New Plymouth’s new bus routes have been released to mixed reviews.
Some bus users said there was not enough difference between the old and new routes to make the whole exercise worthwhile.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Some bus users said there was not enough difference between the old and new routes to make the whole exercise worthwhile.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Mixed reactions greet New Plymouth’s new bus routes
New Plymouth’s new bus routes have been released to mixed reviews.
www.thepost.co.nz
January 23, 2026 at 2:20 AM
#BusNews: New Plymouth’s new bus routes have been released to mixed reviews.
Some bus users said there was not enough difference between the old and new routes to make the whole exercise worthwhile.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Some bus users said there was not enough difference between the old and new routes to make the whole exercise worthwhile.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
#StationNews: Dunedin City Council are undertaking work to revamp the public toilets at the Railway Station overbridge.
The revamped toilet is specially designed to be fully accessible for those with complex care needs.
MORE: www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-eve...
The revamped toilet is specially designed to be fully accessible for those with complex care needs.
MORE: www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-eve...
www.dunedin.govt.nz
January 23, 2026 at 2:07 AM
#StationNews: Dunedin City Council are undertaking work to revamp the public toilets at the Railway Station overbridge.
The revamped toilet is specially designed to be fully accessible for those with complex care needs.
MORE: www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-eve...
The revamped toilet is specially designed to be fully accessible for those with complex care needs.
MORE: www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-eve...
#BusNews: The Big Gay Out will be running their Big Gay Buses for the 2026 event.
Buses will depart from Karangahape Rd Stop #7134 and Britomart Stop #7016.
MORE: biggayout.co.nz/big-gay-buses
Buses will depart from Karangahape Rd Stop #7134 and Britomart Stop #7016.
MORE: biggayout.co.nz/big-gay-buses
January 22, 2026 at 11:17 PM
#BusNews: The Big Gay Out will be running their Big Gay Buses for the 2026 event.
Buses will depart from Karangahape Rd Stop #7134 and Britomart Stop #7016.
MORE: biggayout.co.nz/big-gay-buses
Buses will depart from Karangahape Rd Stop #7134 and Britomart Stop #7016.
MORE: biggayout.co.nz/big-gay-buses
#TrainNews: In preparation for the upcoming CRL full network timetable testing, Auckland Transport have set the station and platform screens across the network to the CRL timetables and line names.
Pics @maxie_poo3 & @Zeleksaira on X.
Pics @maxie_poo3 & @Zeleksaira on X.
January 22, 2026 at 10:24 PM
#TrainNews: In preparation for the upcoming CRL full network timetable testing, Auckland Transport have set the station and platform screens across the network to the CRL timetables and line names.
Pics @maxie_poo3 & @Zeleksaira on X.
Pics @maxie_poo3 & @Zeleksaira on X.
#RailNews: KiwiRail has shared a Wellington summer works wrap-up video, which showcases the works they have undertaken in the region.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjao...
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjao...
Wellington summer works wrap up
YouTube video by KiwiRail
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:31 PM
#RailNews: KiwiRail has shared a Wellington summer works wrap-up video, which showcases the works they have undertaken in the region.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjao...
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjao...
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: Christchurch’s newest bus levels up, more Dunedin buses to get electrified and AT to undertake network-wide CRL timetable testing.
Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
January 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: Christchurch’s newest bus levels up, more Dunedin buses to get electrified and AT to undertake network-wide CRL timetable testing.
Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
#BusNews: Leopard Coachlines has taken delivery of a Yutong C10 from Terramotive.
The C10 is 10 meter long midsize coach with a single front door.
The C10 is 10 meter long midsize coach with a single front door.
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 AM
#BusNews: Leopard Coachlines has taken delivery of a Yutong C10 from Terramotive.
The C10 is 10 meter long midsize coach with a single front door.
The C10 is 10 meter long midsize coach with a single front door.
#RailNews: There was plenty of excitement at the station on Thursday as a long-distance passenger train arrived in Invercargill, bringing with it travellers, rail enthusiasts, and a good dose of nostalgia.
Via Whatsoninvers: whatsoninvers.nz/all-aboard-i...
Via Whatsoninvers: whatsoninvers.nz/all-aboard-i...
All aboard: Invercargill Welcomes Long-distance Passenger Train
There was plenty of excitement at the station today as a long-distance passenger train arrived in Invercargill, bringing with it travellers, rail enthusiasts, and a good dose of nostalgia.
The servic...
whatsoninvers.nz
January 22, 2026 at 1:55 AM
#RailNews: There was plenty of excitement at the station on Thursday as a long-distance passenger train arrived in Invercargill, bringing with it travellers, rail enthusiasts, and a good dose of nostalgia.
Via Whatsoninvers: whatsoninvers.nz/all-aboard-i...
Via Whatsoninvers: whatsoninvers.nz/all-aboard-i...
#BusNews: Leisure Tours has unveiled a new logo and showcased the logo, which has been installed onto one of their buses.
The previous logo had an oval shape and a serif font; the new logo features a koru and a sans-serif font.
The previous logo had an oval shape and a serif font; the new logo features a koru and a sans-serif font.
January 22, 2026 at 1:19 AM
#BusNews: Leisure Tours has unveiled a new logo and showcased the logo, which has been installed onto one of their buses.
The previous logo had an oval shape and a serif font; the new logo features a koru and a sans-serif font.
The previous logo had an oval shape and a serif font; the new logo features a koru and a sans-serif font.
#RailNews: The Lumsden Heritage Trust are progressing work on establishing a track set and undertaking site preparations for their next project, which is set to arrive in March.
January 21, 2026 at 11:42 PM
#RailNews: The Lumsden Heritage Trust are progressing work on establishing a track set and undertaking site preparations for their next project, which is set to arrive in March.
#BusNews: Auckland Transport has compressed months of construction into a two-week closure at Ti Rākau Drive, accelerating progress on the Eastern Busway project while minimising long-term disruption
Via ABC Magazine: www.busnews.com.au/eastern-busw...
Via ABC Magazine: www.busnews.com.au/eastern-busw...
Auckland busway on track after intensive intersection upgrade
Auckland Transport fast-tracked the Eastern Busway project by completing a complex Ti Rākau Drive intersection upgrade in just two weeks
www.busnews.com.au
January 21, 2026 at 10:25 PM
#BusNews: Auckland Transport has compressed months of construction into a two-week closure at Ti Rākau Drive, accelerating progress on the Eastern Busway project while minimising long-term disruption
Via ABC Magazine: www.busnews.com.au/eastern-busw...
Via ABC Magazine: www.busnews.com.au/eastern-busw...
#TrainNews: For two days after Auckland Anniversary, the train network will be closed for the first full trial of the new post-City Rail Link timetable.
The test will simulate how AT trains will operate alongside KiwiRail freight trains and peak and off peak timetables.
The test will simulate how AT trains will operate alongside KiwiRail freight trains and peak and off peak timetables.
January 21, 2026 at 9:39 PM
#TrainNews: For two days after Auckland Anniversary, the train network will be closed for the first full trial of the new post-City Rail Link timetable.
The test will simulate how AT trains will operate alongside KiwiRail freight trains and peak and off peak timetables.
The test will simulate how AT trains will operate alongside KiwiRail freight trains and peak and off peak timetables.
#RailNews: A new rail safety mural has been completed at the Mount Lebanon Lane level crossing.
The mural contains the phrase ‘Stop Look Listen Think’ and was painted to reduce the amount graffiti in the area and was painted by Kakano Youth Arts Collective.
The mural contains the phrase ‘Stop Look Listen Think’ and was painted to reduce the amount graffiti in the area and was painted by Kakano Youth Arts Collective.
January 21, 2026 at 7:33 PM
#RailNews: A new rail safety mural has been completed at the Mount Lebanon Lane level crossing.
The mural contains the phrase ‘Stop Look Listen Think’ and was painted to reduce the amount graffiti in the area and was painted by Kakano Youth Arts Collective.
The mural contains the phrase ‘Stop Look Listen Think’ and was painted to reduce the amount graffiti in the area and was painted by Kakano Youth Arts Collective.
#RailNews: Southland Machine Hire has assisted the Lumsden Heritage Trustin relocating the NZR single man's hut, donated by the Menlove Family, to a new location for restoration.
January 21, 2026 at 2:58 AM
#RailNews: Southland Machine Hire has assisted the Lumsden Heritage Trustin relocating the NZR single man's hut, donated by the Menlove Family, to a new location for restoration.
#FerryNews: EV Maritime has launched the second of its two 24-metre, 200-passenger carbon-fibre battery-electric fast ferries being built for Auckland Transport.
Via EVs and Beyond: evsandbeyond.co.nz/second-elect...
Via EVs and Beyond: evsandbeyond.co.nz/second-elect...
Second electric fast ferry launched for Auckland Transport
EV Maritime has launched the second of its two 24-metre, 200-passenger carbon-fibre battery-electric fast ferries being built for Auckland Transport.
evsandbeyond.co.nz
January 21, 2026 at 1:25 AM
#FerryNews: EV Maritime has launched the second of its two 24-metre, 200-passenger carbon-fibre battery-electric fast ferries being built for Auckland Transport.
Via EVs and Beyond: evsandbeyond.co.nz/second-elect...
Via EVs and Beyond: evsandbeyond.co.nz/second-elect...
#BusNews: Metlink's routes 29 & 39 will no longer stop outside the New World supermarket in Island Bay from 25 January, due to road damage that the Wellington City Council needs to repair.
MORE: www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-upd...
MORE: www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-upd...
January 21, 2026 at 12:07 AM
#BusNews: Metlink's routes 29 & 39 will no longer stop outside the New World supermarket in Island Bay from 25 January, due to road damage that the Wellington City Council needs to repair.
MORE: www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-upd...
MORE: www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-upd...