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

#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 · 6h

#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.

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 13h

#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.

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 14h

#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.

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 14h

#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.

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NZ Transit Buzz @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social · 16h

#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 · 17h

#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 · 1d

#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 · 1d

#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 · 1d

#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 · 2d

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

Livia has replaced Strait Feronia.

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

#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.

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

#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.

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

#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 · 2d

#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.

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

#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.

www.scoop.co.nz

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

Installed:
• 1450m of new drainage
• 54 piles at Henderson Station
• Six 35m road bridge beams in Paerata
• 198 platform slabs in Drury
• Eight new points machines

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

#RailNews: KiwiRail has shared a 'by the numbers' breakdown of the work completed during the partial closure of the Auckland rail network.

Replaced:
• 6000 sleepers
• 12,000 + tonnes of ballast
• 4 major turnouts
• 150 signalling assets
• 3 points machines

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

Other changes that can be made after City Rail Link opens include:

*More lanes on Great South Rd between Manuroa Rd and Glenora Rd
*Upgrade traffic lights on Great South Rd
*Change the roundabout at Walters Rd & Porchester Rd into traffic lights

MORE: at.govt.nz/projects-ini...

Improving traffic around Takanini level crossings

at.govt.nz

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

#RailNews: Before the City Rail Link opens, Auckland Transport will paint broken yellow lines on Manuroa Rd at Princess St and Oakleigh Ave and between Challen Close, Manuia Rd and Manuroa Rd.

On Great South Rd and Walters Rd roundabout, do not block hatching will be painted.

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

#TransportNews: During Metlink's recent celebration for 20 years of service, they shared insight into how many passengers have ridden the network and other names that were considered for Metlink.

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

#FerryNews: Interislander recently allowed the New Zealand Police specialist units to undertake a tactical training exercise onboard the laid-up Aratere.

The units carried out a simulated emergency response, approaching by boat and scaling the side of the ship to board.

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

#BusNews: Westfield Newmarket's Visitors Shuttle has dropped its Commercial Bay stop in favour of a stop at SkyCity.

The SkyCity stop is located on Federal Street.

First pickup and drop off is 10:00 am with the last at 4:00 pm.

MORE: www.westfield.co.nz/newmarket/ne...

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

#FerryNews: From 20 October, Fullers360 will make the transition to its summer timetable for Waiheke Island and reinstate the Waiheke Reserve Service.

MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...

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

#BusNews: Auckland Transport will reinstate two morning and two afternoon trips on Route 309X starting Monday, 3 November 2025, in response to community feedback.

The services will operate until City Rail Link opens, they will then be reviewed.

MORE: at.govt.nz/projects-ini...

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