Claims by ARC Chairman Mike Lee and others that the new Auckland Transport organization won't have to act in accordance with the requirements of the Auckland Council are wrong in fact and misrepresent the clear intentions of the new Auckland governance arrangements for the region.

Labour's Mount Albert MP David Shearer believes there are valid questions around the ability of Auckland's transport system to cope with Rugby World Cup volumes and they need to be answered.

Lloyd Elsmore Park's selection as a training venue for the Rugby World Cup means the big event atmosphere will be experienced at a community level, says Manukau Mayor Len Brown.

Motorists could save millions in lost time and fuel costs without the need to invest in new road works, according to a series of trials conducted by leading infrastructure consultancy firm GHD.

The NZ Transport Agency says it looks forward to discussions with Snapper and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) on how the Snapper system could be made compatible with integrated ticketing nationally and in Auckland.

The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) says it is very pleased that stability and certainty has been returned to Auckland's bus passengers today with notification that agreement has now been reached between NZ Bus and the Auckland Combined Unions.

KiwiRail will be working with Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) to ensure that requests for tenders for the new Auckland electric multiple units can be issued as soon as possible, KiwiRail Chief Executive Jim Quinn said today following the announcement by the Government of funding for

The electrification of Auckland's rail system is one step closer today, with Cabinet approving funding of $500 million for the purchase of electric trains.

A single ticket system is the "missing link" for Auckland's public transport, says Manukau Mayor Len Brown.

The NZ Transport Agency Board has agreed to establish a national ticketing programme for public transport in New Zealand, and has approved funding for the development of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority's integrated ticketing and fares systems as a first step.