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Authored by theGradyConnell.bsky.social & Josh Rogerson.
Email: nztransitbuzz@gmail.com
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#TrainNews: The Capital Connection’s services on February 16 have been suspended due to weather impacting the Lower North Island.
The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.
The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.
February 15, 2026 at 9:38 AM
#TrainNews: The Capital Connection’s services on February 16 have been suspended due to weather impacting the Lower North Island.
The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.
The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.
#TrainNews: Wellington's Metlink has to pull 11 of its Matangi trains out of service after an Australian parts supplier went out of business.
But officials said that would not affect current train services.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/586...
But officials said that would not affect current train services.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/586...
Metlink pulls 11 trains out of service as parts supplier collapses
Australian parts supplier Trovon Australia has gone out of business.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 13, 2026 at 6:38 AM
#TrainNews: Wellington's Metlink has to pull 11 of its Matangi trains out of service after an Australian parts supplier went out of business.
But officials said that would not affect current train services.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/586...
But officials said that would not affect current train services.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/586...
#BusNews: A major upgrade to Lincoln Road starts in April, installing peak-hour bus lanes and improving water and wastewater services.
MORE: www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/t...
MORE: www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/t...
www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz
February 13, 2026 at 3:12 AM
#BusNews: A major upgrade to Lincoln Road starts in April, installing peak-hour bus lanes and improving water and wastewater services.
MORE: www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/t...
MORE: www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/t...
#RailNews: Both KiwiRail and Auckland Transport's 2026 Auckland Rail Network Closure calendars only have work detailed through to May 2026.
The 2025 Calendar had the listed closures from January to December.
Further work may yet be scheduled.
MORE: www.kiwirail.co.nz/our-network/...
The 2025 Calendar had the listed closures from January to December.
Further work may yet be scheduled.
MORE: www.kiwirail.co.nz/our-network/...
February 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM
#RailNews: Both KiwiRail and Auckland Transport's 2026 Auckland Rail Network Closure calendars only have work detailed through to May 2026.
The 2025 Calendar had the listed closures from January to December.
Further work may yet be scheduled.
MORE: www.kiwirail.co.nz/our-network/...
The 2025 Calendar had the listed closures from January to December.
Further work may yet be scheduled.
MORE: www.kiwirail.co.nz/our-network/...
#StationNews: A first of its kind in the South, fully accessible, $750,000 bathroom block has been craned into place next to the Dunedin Railway Station.
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Accessible toilet first in South
A first of its kind in the South, fully accessible, $750,000 bathroom block has been installed in Dunedin. The ‘‘Changing Places’’ bathrooms...
www.odt.co.nz
February 13, 2026 at 1:48 AM
#StationNews: A first of its kind in the South, fully accessible, $750,000 bathroom block has been craned into place next to the Dunedin Railway Station.
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
#StationNews: For 2-3 weeks from February 15, NZTA will be undertaking tie-in works for the new Paerata/SH22 Roundabout.
The roundabout will connect to the new Paerata Station.
During the works, there will be a temporary speed limit and stop/go traffic management.
The roundabout will connect to the new Paerata Station.
During the works, there will be a temporary speed limit and stop/go traffic management.
February 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM
#StationNews: For 2-3 weeks from February 15, NZTA will be undertaking tie-in works for the new Paerata/SH22 Roundabout.
The roundabout will connect to the new Paerata Station.
During the works, there will be a temporary speed limit and stop/go traffic management.
The roundabout will connect to the new Paerata Station.
During the works, there will be a temporary speed limit and stop/go traffic management.
#TrainNews: @Tiare_MP on X has revealed details from an Official Information Act request around the Waikato Regional Council investigating 'tagging' onto the lower north island train order for a replacement fleet for Te Huia.
MORE: x.com/Tiare_MP/sta...
MORE: x.com/Tiare_MP/sta...
Tiare on X: "THREAD: A few months ago, I got curious about the new trains coming to the Lower North Island and sent an OIA to see if they had done any work to investigate if additional orders could be placed for other parts of the network, like Te Huia. Turns out, this was investigated! ⬇️" / X
THREAD: A few months ago, I got curious about the new trains coming to the Lower North Island and sent an OIA to see if they had done any work to investigate if additional orders could be placed for other parts of the network, like Te Huia. Turns out, this was investigated! ⬇️
x.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
#TrainNews: @Tiare_MP on X has revealed details from an Official Information Act request around the Waikato Regional Council investigating 'tagging' onto the lower north island train order for a replacement fleet for Te Huia.
MORE: x.com/Tiare_MP/sta...
MORE: x.com/Tiare_MP/sta...
#FerryNews: Maritime emergency rescue capability in Cook Strait has been compromised – say Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter and Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor – with open-ocean tugboat MMA Vision off contract this month.
February 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
#FerryNews: Maritime emergency rescue capability in Cook Strait has been compromised – say Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter and Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor – with open-ocean tugboat MMA Vision off contract this month.
#TrainNews: Better Passenger Transport New Zealand has put together its wishlist for Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service, saying if it does get the green light to continue it could add a few extra options.
Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
A wishlist for Te Huia’s timetable adds more options
Better Passenger Transport New Zealand says if Te Huia is granted an extension it would need to find more passengers, and give them more options.
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
#TrainNews: Better Passenger Transport New Zealand has put together its wishlist for Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service, saying if it does get the green light to continue it could add a few extra options.
Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: work progresses on the Level Crossing Removal Project, new murals brighten the rail network and Dunedin’s bus network gets a weekend boost.
Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
February 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: work progresses on the Level Crossing Removal Project, new murals brighten the rail network and Dunedin’s bus network gets a weekend boost.
Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
Read the Weekly Review: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
#BusNews: Auckland Transport have opened consultation for a new Bus Route as well as infrastructure changes/improvements for Whenuapai.
*New 115 to follow 114 between Westgate & Whenuapai TC ONLY.
*New 115 to follow 114 between Westgate & Whenuapai TC ONLY.
February 12, 2026 at 6:29 AM
#BusNews: Auckland Transport have opened consultation for a new Bus Route as well as infrastructure changes/improvements for Whenuapai.
*New 115 to follow 114 between Westgate & Whenuapai TC ONLY.
*New 115 to follow 114 between Westgate & Whenuapai TC ONLY.
#BusNews: As the 84 Rolleston Direct West and 85 Rolleston Direct East buses near the end of the trial period, Metro Canterbury is asking passengers to fill out a survey about the service.
SURVEY: ecan.govt.nz/84-85survey
SURVEY: ecan.govt.nz/84-85survey
February 12, 2026 at 3:46 AM
#BusNews: As the 84 Rolleston Direct West and 85 Rolleston Direct East buses near the end of the trial period, Metro Canterbury is asking passengers to fill out a survey about the service.
SURVEY: ecan.govt.nz/84-85survey
SURVEY: ecan.govt.nz/84-85survey
#RailNews: Railway level crossing safety in Tawa has received a boost with the opening of automatic pedestrian gates at McLellan Street.
Via Scoop: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU26...
Via Scoop: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU26...
Tawa Level Crossing Safety Gets A Boost
Railway level crossing safety in Tawa has received a boost with the opening of automatic pedestrian gates at McLellan Street. “This is an important step in helping improve safety at this crossing,” sa...
www.scoop.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 3:03 AM
#RailNews: Railway level crossing safety in Tawa has received a boost with the opening of automatic pedestrian gates at McLellan Street.
Via Scoop: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU26...
Via Scoop: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU26...
#BusNews: Auckland Transport will be installing 2 bus layover spaces at the Parr Road North car park in Point Chevalier.
AT says construction will start mid-2026.
MORE: at.govt.nz/projects-ini...
AT says construction will start mid-2026.
MORE: at.govt.nz/projects-ini...
February 12, 2026 at 2:52 AM
#BusNews: Auckland Transport will be installing 2 bus layover spaces at the Parr Road North car park in Point Chevalier.
AT says construction will start mid-2026.
MORE: at.govt.nz/projects-ini...
AT says construction will start mid-2026.
MORE: at.govt.nz/projects-ini...
#TrainNews: Passengers have a new spot from which to get onboard Gisborne’s iconic steam locomotive Wa165 at the Grey St railway yards.
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-her...
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-her...
New boarding platform opens for Gisborne’s vintage steam train
Wa165 has already carried cruise guests and public riders from the site.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 2:06 AM
#TrainNews: Passengers have a new spot from which to get onboard Gisborne’s iconic steam locomotive Wa165 at the Grey St railway yards.
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-her...
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-her...
#FerryNews: The Maritime Union of New Zealand is concerned about the well-being of seafarers on board the former Interislander ferry Aratere, now called the Vega, which is anchored in Tasman Bay waiting to sail to India.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Concerns for seafarers on retired Interislander ferry
The former Aratere is anchored in Tasman Bay, pending consent to enter India.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 1:52 AM
#FerryNews: The Maritime Union of New Zealand is concerned about the well-being of seafarers on board the former Interislander ferry Aratere, now called the Vega, which is anchored in Tasman Bay waiting to sail to India.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#BusNews: Spedding Industrial shared a drone flyover of their site, which appears to show the construction of a depot building and workshop for Tranzit's Westgate depot.
The photos show the framing for a workshop and the foundations for the depot office.
WATCH: www.linkedin.com/posts/speddi...
The photos show the framing for a workshop and the foundations for the depot office.
WATCH: www.linkedin.com/posts/speddi...
February 12, 2026 at 1:39 AM
#BusNews: Spedding Industrial shared a drone flyover of their site, which appears to show the construction of a depot building and workshop for Tranzit's Westgate depot.
The photos show the framing for a workshop and the foundations for the depot office.
WATCH: www.linkedin.com/posts/speddi...
The photos show the framing for a workshop and the foundations for the depot office.
WATCH: www.linkedin.com/posts/speddi...
#BusNews: Orbus Dunedin saw 7,500 bus trips taken in Dunedin last Saturday. Usually, Dunedin sees around 4,000 bus trips on Saturdays.
The increase was due to the free buses operating for the 2026 George Street Market.
The increase was due to the free buses operating for the 2026 George Street Market.
February 12, 2026 at 1:23 AM
#BusNews: Orbus Dunedin saw 7,500 bus trips taken in Dunedin last Saturday. Usually, Dunedin sees around 4,000 bus trips on Saturdays.
The increase was due to the free buses operating for the 2026 George Street Market.
The increase was due to the free buses operating for the 2026 George Street Market.
#LocomotiveNews: @LewisHoldenNZ on X has worked out KiwiRail's most reliable locomotive from its Mean Distance Between Failures (MDBF) information, which KiwiRail tracks its locos with.
The EF locomotives came in 5th, with the DF locomotives taking out first place.
MORE: x.com/LewisHoldenN...
The EF locomotives came in 5th, with the DF locomotives taking out first place.
MORE: x.com/LewisHoldenN...
February 11, 2026 at 11:40 PM
#LocomotiveNews: @LewisHoldenNZ on X has worked out KiwiRail's most reliable locomotive from its Mean Distance Between Failures (MDBF) information, which KiwiRail tracks its locos with.
The EF locomotives came in 5th, with the DF locomotives taking out first place.
MORE: x.com/LewisHoldenN...
The EF locomotives came in 5th, with the DF locomotives taking out first place.
MORE: x.com/LewisHoldenN...
#BusNews: The final stretch of the Eastern Busway in Botany can now get underway, NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Council have confirmed $101 million in funding to build the Botany link route.
February 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
#BusNews: The final stretch of the Eastern Busway in Botany can now get underway, NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Council have confirmed $101 million in funding to build the Botany link route.
#RailNews: The Western Line to Newmarket Question.
What’s faster, a less frequent direct service or a more frequent service that requires a transfer?
Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/02/12/t...
What’s faster, a less frequent direct service or a more frequent service that requires a transfer?
Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/02/12/t...
The Western Line to Newmarket Question - Greater Auckland
What’s faster, a less frequent direct service or a more frequent service that requires a transfer? In my post last week about
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
February 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM
#RailNews: The Western Line to Newmarket Question.
What’s faster, a less frequent direct service or a more frequent service that requires a transfer?
Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/02/12/t...
What’s faster, a less frequent direct service or a more frequent service that requires a transfer?
Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/02/12/t...
#TrainNews: Phantom Billstickers has partnered with Auckland Transport, MBM and Federation to convert a corner site on Karangahape Road into a full-scale, hand-painted AT locomotive.
Via StopPress: stoppress.co.nz/campaigns/ph...
Via StopPress: stoppress.co.nz/campaigns/ph...
Phantom Billstickers creates hand-painted train mural for AT's Mix Your Go - stoppress.co.nz
Phantom Billstickers has partnered with Auckland Transport, MBM and Federation to deliver a experiential activation for Mix Your Go.
stoppress.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 7:43 PM
#TrainNews: Phantom Billstickers has partnered with Auckland Transport, MBM and Federation to convert a corner site on Karangahape Road into a full-scale, hand-painted AT locomotive.
Via StopPress: stoppress.co.nz/campaigns/ph...
Via StopPress: stoppress.co.nz/campaigns/ph...
#BusNews: In a recent TikTok by Waiheke Bus Content Creator jomar 8 tv, it is revealed that the Alexander Dennis Enviro100 EV Demonstrator is currently with the Waiheke Bus Company.
It is unclear how long the bus will be with WBC and there is no confirmation around fleet number.
It is unclear how long the bus will be with WBC and there is no confirmation around fleet number.
February 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
#BusNews: In a recent TikTok by Waiheke Bus Content Creator jomar 8 tv, it is revealed that the Alexander Dennis Enviro100 EV Demonstrator is currently with the Waiheke Bus Company.
It is unclear how long the bus will be with WBC and there is no confirmation around fleet number.
It is unclear how long the bus will be with WBC and there is no confirmation around fleet number.
#RailNews: A North Island property with a fully functioning 370-metre miniature railway has hit the market for sale, attracting calls from around the country.
Via OneRoof: www.oneroof.co.nz/news/big-kid...
Via OneRoof: www.oneroof.co.nz/news/big-kid...
Big kid's rail paradise for sale - 10 tunnels, two bridges and a 370m track
Owner built secret railway track in his backyard.
www.oneroof.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
#RailNews: A North Island property with a fully functioning 370-metre miniature railway has hit the market for sale, attracting calls from around the country.
Via OneRoof: www.oneroof.co.nz/news/big-kid...
Via OneRoof: www.oneroof.co.nz/news/big-kid...
#BusNews: Pavlovich Coachlines has been selected to transport hundreds of performers to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Auckland’s Eden Park from 19 – 21 February.
MORE: www.ritchies.co.nz/the-pipes-ar...
MORE: www.ritchies.co.nz/the-pipes-ar...
The pipes are calling - Ritchies
A member of the Ritchies Transport group, Pavlovich Coachlines, will provide large scale charter transport for over 1,000 performers when the Edinburgh Military Tattoo comes to Auckland in 2026.
www.ritchies.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 10:58 PM
#BusNews: Pavlovich Coachlines has been selected to transport hundreds of performers to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Auckland’s Eden Park from 19 – 21 February.
MORE: www.ritchies.co.nz/the-pipes-ar...
MORE: www.ritchies.co.nz/the-pipes-ar...