Auckland Regional Transport Authority - Latest News [Page 5]
Additional trains take Warriors fans to Mt Smart
Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 5:03 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Friday 6 June, Aucklanders can catch the MAXX train to Mt Smart Stadium for the Vodafone Warriors versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game, which kicks off at 8.00pm. More >>
Special public holiday timetable on ANZAC Day
Monday, 21 April 2008, 2:25 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that a special public transport holiday timetable will be operating on ANZAC Day, Friday 25 April 2008, including earlier Link buses to the Dawn Service, free buses for veterans and some changes ... More >>
Changes to Southern Line services
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 10:10 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April a bus replacement service will be operating for all stations between Otahuhu and Britomart on the Southern Line, as the Newmarket station redevelopment ... More >>
Free bus or train ride for Blues fans to stadium
Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 12:32 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Super 14 fans who pre-purchase their tickets for the Blues v Western Force game at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday 15 March will be able to ride for free on selected bus and train services. More >>
Minimise pre-race jitters – MAXX to Round the Bays
Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 12:31 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Sunday 16 March, Aucklanders participating in the HSBC Round the Bays can travel the easy way and catch public transport to the starting line on Quay St, which is just a short walk from the Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal. More >>
Akld school kids in Feet First Walk to School Week
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 4:22 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The health and fitness of Auckland primary school children will get a boost when they hit the footpaths next week as part of the nationwide Feet First Walk to School Week (March 3 to 7). More >>
Teddies take the trains (and buses)
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 4:17 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Sunday 2 March, teddy lovers of all sizes can grab their favourite bear and travel with MAXX to the Teddy Bears' Picnic at the Auckland Domain. More >>
Let MAXX Smooth the Way to Santana
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 4:17 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Tuesday 4 March, fans of Latin rocker Carlos Santana can leave the car at home and catch a MAXX train, bus or ferry to Vector Arena, which is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal. More >>
Auckland’s tertiary students begin year w discount
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 11:59 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
As tertiary students get ready to return to campus they can now look forward to even cheaper bus and train fares. Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) Chief Executive, Fergus Gammie says: “From 3 February, full-time tertiary students receive 40% off ... More >>
Active transport focus for Bike Wise Week
Thursday, 21 February 2008, 5:24 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Active transport is the focus for the region over the next couple of weeks, as Aucklanders are encouraged to dust off their bikes, pump up their tyres, get out and about on two wheels, and join in the many free events planned for National Bike Wise Week ... More >>
Trains to take music lovers to Starlight Symphony
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 4:15 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
MAXX buses and trains to take music lovers to Starlight Symphony On Saturday 23 February, symphony lovers can leave the car at home and take a MAXX bus or train to the SKYCITY Starlight Symphony in the Auckland Domain. More >>
New platform for Swanson rail commuters
Friday, 15 February 2008, 12:08 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
From Monday 18 February, passengers using the Swanson train station will use a new platform to catch the train out West or towards Britomart as Auckland's Western Line rail upgrade progresses further. More >>
Black Caps v Eng: ride train free with your ticket
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 9:27 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Cricket fans who pre-purchase their tickets for the Black Caps versus England match and Eden Park card members will be able to ride for free from all train stations to Kingsland station, which is just five minutes' walk from Eden Park. More >>
MAXX to Waitangi Day – be in to win a monthly pass
Monday, 4 February 2008, 4:51 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Aucklanders travelling by bus, train or ferry to celebrate Waitangi Day 2008 at Okahu Bay could win one of five monthly Discovery passes, worth $210 each. To be in to win, festival goers should keep their public transport ticket and present them ... More >>
Ride the train for free with 20/20 game ticket!
Friday, 1 February 2008, 12:04 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Cricket fans who pre-purchase their ticket for the Twenty20 cricket game on Tuesday 5 February will be able to ride the train to Eden Park for free. More >>
Major improvements to North Shore bus services
Friday, 25 January 2008, 2:10 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
North Shore bus commuters will benefit from major improvements to services with the opening of the new Northern Busway shortly, including increased frequency for the highly popular Northern Express service. More >>
Take a bus or ferry to Aquatica 08
Tuesday, 22 January 2008, 9:47 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Anniversary Weekend, Aucklanders planning to go to the Viaduct Harbour for Aquatica 08, Auckland’s Harbour Festival, can travel the easy way and catch a bus or ferry to the central city. More >>
ARTA provides courtesy buses to State Funeral
Friday, 18 January 2008, 5:22 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), with its operator NZ Bus, is pleased to supply courtesy buses to the Lying in State of Sir Edmund Hillary (KG, ONZ, KBE) at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell on Monday 21 January and to the Auckland City ... More >>
Extra buses and trains for Police fans
Wednesday, 16 January 2008, 3:19 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Saturday 19 January, Aucklanders heading to Western Springs to see The Police take to the stage can avoid parking hassles and hop on a MAXX bus or train. Special return bus services between Britomart and Western Springs will be operating from ... More >>
MAXX out on your favourite bands at Big Day Out
Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 2:24 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Music fans heading to Mt Smart Stadium on Friday 18 January to see their favourite local and international acts at the Big Day Out can save time, money and hassle by taking public transport. More >>