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Authored by theGradyConnell.bsky.social & Josh Rogerson.
Email: nztransitbuzz@gmail.com
nztransitbuzz.substack.com
As we welcome a New Year, we also welcome a new look for NZ Transit Buzz in 2026!
Happy New Year from NZ Transit Buzz, your transit news hub.
Happy New Year from NZ Transit Buzz, your transit news hub.
December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
As we welcome a New Year, we also welcome a new look for NZ Transit Buzz in 2026!
Happy New Year from NZ Transit Buzz, your transit news hub.
Happy New Year from NZ Transit Buzz, your transit news hub.
#BusNews: A charity screening children for sight and hearing problems at schools in high-need areas now has a fully kitted-out optometry bus - and big plans to roll the service out to reach more regions and adults too.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Celia' the optometry bus hits the road to check Kiwi kids
A charity screening children for sight and hearing problems at schools now has a fully kitted-out optometry bus - and big plans to roll the service out for adults.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 31, 2025 at 12:47 AM
#BusNews: A charity screening children for sight and hearing problems at schools in high-need areas now has a fully kitted-out optometry bus - and big plans to roll the service out to reach more regions and adults too.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#BusNews: A popular Auckland music festival has promised a customer a refund after two-hour bus delays and Portaloo chaos ruined her festival experience.
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainmen...
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainmen...
‘We felt like caged animals’: Popular festival offers refund after queues, buses and toilet chaos
One attendee described her day out as the 'worst experience ever'.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
#BusNews: A popular Auckland music festival has promised a customer a refund after two-hour bus delays and Portaloo chaos ruined her festival experience.
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainmen...
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainmen...
#RailNews: Titan Contracting have shared an images of their diggers completing work undertaken as apart of the 2025-26 Summer Rail Upgrades programe.
Over the past few days they have taken up the old track at George St Crossing and dig up the ballast & foundations of the tracks.
Over the past few days they have taken up the old track at George St Crossing and dig up the ballast & foundations of the tracks.
December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
#RailNews: Titan Contracting have shared an images of their diggers completing work undertaken as apart of the 2025-26 Summer Rail Upgrades programe.
Over the past few days they have taken up the old track at George St Crossing and dig up the ballast & foundations of the tracks.
Over the past few days they have taken up the old track at George St Crossing and dig up the ballast & foundations of the tracks.
#BusNews: As authorities try to crack down on poor parking on a packed state highway, locals are concerned about an emerging trend at the popular Blue Spring Walkway - tour buses and their passengers.
Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Tour buses turn up in droves at bustling Blue Spring
Locals say overseas-operated tour companies have added the stop to their itineraries, causing even more traffic problems.
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
December 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
#BusNews: As authorities try to crack down on poor parking on a packed state highway, locals are concerned about an emerging trend at the popular Blue Spring Walkway - tour buses and their passengers.
Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
#RailNews: Titan Contracting have shared an image of their Panel Lifters preparing for work along the North Auckland Line at Sunnyvale. This work is being undertaken as apart of the 2025-26 Summer Rail Upgrades programe.
December 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#RailNews: Titan Contracting have shared an image of their Panel Lifters preparing for work along the North Auckland Line at Sunnyvale. This work is being undertaken as apart of the 2025-26 Summer Rail Upgrades programe.
#RailNews: The owner of a once-immaculate country home on the outskirts of Palmerston North wants some certainty about the future.
Hangfeng Ji’s Clevely Line property lies in the path of KiwiRail’s proposed freight hub.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Hangfeng Ji’s Clevely Line property lies in the path of KiwiRail’s proposed freight hub.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
The property KiwiRail wants but won’t buy
Lives have been left in limbo as KiwiRail runs out of money to buy designated properties.
www.thepost.co.nz
December 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
#RailNews: The owner of a once-immaculate country home on the outskirts of Palmerston North wants some certainty about the future.
Hangfeng Ji’s Clevely Line property lies in the path of KiwiRail’s proposed freight hub.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Hangfeng Ji’s Clevely Line property lies in the path of KiwiRail’s proposed freight hub.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
#TransportNews: @yt_joshtransit on X has shared images of the ongoing work at Wellesley Street near Te Waihorotiu Station as apart of the Wellesley Street Bus Improvements project.
It’s hoped the project will be completed on time in Early 2026, with Te Waihorotiu opening in Late 2026.
It’s hoped the project will be completed on time in Early 2026, with Te Waihorotiu opening in Late 2026.
December 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
#TransportNews: @yt_joshtransit on X has shared images of the ongoing work at Wellesley Street near Te Waihorotiu Station as apart of the Wellesley Street Bus Improvements project.
It’s hoped the project will be completed on time in Early 2026, with Te Waihorotiu opening in Late 2026.
It’s hoped the project will be completed on time in Early 2026, with Te Waihorotiu opening in Late 2026.
#TransportNews: On Wednesday, @yt_joshtransit on X spotted a new Passenger Information Display which has been installed at the Entrance to the 'Greenhouse' at Waitematā Station.
This entrance is set to reopen in early 2026.
This entrance is set to reopen in early 2026.
December 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
#TransportNews: On Wednesday, @yt_joshtransit on X spotted a new Passenger Information Display which has been installed at the Entrance to the 'Greenhouse' at Waitematā Station.
This entrance is set to reopen in early 2026.
This entrance is set to reopen in early 2026.
#LightRailNews: A PT advocate, whose Auckland Light Rail submission made it onto the NZ Infrastructure Commission's list of priorities, said light rail & mass transit needs to be brought back and become part of the long-term transport plan.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Scrapped light rail must become Auckland's long-term transport plan, advocate says
The multibillion-dollar project was scrapped by the coalition in early 2024.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#LightRailNews: A PT advocate, whose Auckland Light Rail submission made it onto the NZ Infrastructure Commission's list of priorities, said light rail & mass transit needs to be brought back and become part of the long-term transport plan.
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#StationNews: Politicians from around the region marked the end of an era for Melling Station as they boarded the last departing and arriving trains on Christmas Eve before the station closes for construction for approximately 36 months.
Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176717
Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176717
Politicians ride the last train to Melling Station (it’s being moved)
Politicians from around the region marked the end of an era for Melling Station as they boarded the last departing and arriving trains tonight before the station closes for approximately 36 months ...
wellington.scoop.co.nz
December 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
#StationNews: Politicians from around the region marked the end of an era for Melling Station as they boarded the last departing and arriving trains on Christmas Eve before the station closes for construction for approximately 36 months.
Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176717
Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176717
Have a safe and Merry Christmas from the NZ Transit Buzz team (Grady & Josh).
December 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Have a safe and Merry Christmas from the NZ Transit Buzz team (Grady & Josh).
#RailNews: KiwiRail have shared a post honoring the lives lost in the 1953 Rail Disaster at Tangiwai.
Every year, the closest train to cross the Tangiwai Bridge will stop at 10:51 pm.
Normally, the Northern Explorer would stop off at the Memorial to lay a wreath in remembrance.
Every year, the closest train to cross the Tangiwai Bridge will stop at 10:51 pm.
Normally, the Northern Explorer would stop off at the Memorial to lay a wreath in remembrance.
December 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
#RailNews: KiwiRail have shared a post honoring the lives lost in the 1953 Rail Disaster at Tangiwai.
Every year, the closest train to cross the Tangiwai Bridge will stop at 10:51 pm.
Normally, the Northern Explorer would stop off at the Memorial to lay a wreath in remembrance.
Every year, the closest train to cross the Tangiwai Bridge will stop at 10:51 pm.
Normally, the Northern Explorer would stop off at the Memorial to lay a wreath in remembrance.
#TramNews: Christchurch Tramway will be open on Christmas Day from 10 am - 4 pm with two trams operating at a 25-minute frequency.
Regular hours resume from Boxing Day through the holidays.
Regular hours resume from Boxing Day through the holidays.
December 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
#TramNews: Christchurch Tramway will be open on Christmas Day from 10 am - 4 pm with two trams operating at a 25-minute frequency.
Regular hours resume from Boxing Day through the holidays.
Regular hours resume from Boxing Day through the holidays.
#RailNews: KiwiRail will be operating road bridging operations from Southdown, Hamilton and Frankton over the Summer Rail Upgrades.
Road bridging allows freight to move between closed sections of the rail lines.
Road bridging allows freight to move between closed sections of the rail lines.
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
#RailNews: KiwiRail will be operating road bridging operations from Southdown, Hamilton and Frankton over the Summer Rail Upgrades.
Road bridging allows freight to move between closed sections of the rail lines.
Road bridging allows freight to move between closed sections of the rail lines.
#FerryNews: Orbus Ferries will be adding extra vessels to the services from 1:45 pm through to 9:45 pm on New Years Eve.
From 10 pm to 11 pm and 12:15 pm to 2 am, Queenstown Boat Charters will be running two boats continuously between The Hilton, Queenstown Marina and Bayview.
From 10 pm to 11 pm and 12:15 pm to 2 am, Queenstown Boat Charters will be running two boats continuously between The Hilton, Queenstown Marina and Bayview.
December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
#FerryNews: Orbus Ferries will be adding extra vessels to the services from 1:45 pm through to 9:45 pm on New Years Eve.
From 10 pm to 11 pm and 12:15 pm to 2 am, Queenstown Boat Charters will be running two boats continuously between The Hilton, Queenstown Marina and Bayview.
From 10 pm to 11 pm and 12:15 pm to 2 am, Queenstown Boat Charters will be running two boats continuously between The Hilton, Queenstown Marina and Bayview.
#RailNews: Great Journeys New Zealand has gifted goodie bags to the National Park Volunteer Fire Brigade via the Northern Explorer for their work tackling the Tongariro fires last month.
December 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#RailNews: Great Journeys New Zealand has gifted goodie bags to the National Park Volunteer Fire Brigade via the Northern Explorer for their work tackling the Tongariro fires last month.
#RailNews: Auckland One Rail has shared details around how they are making rail journeys more accessible.
MORE: aucklandonerail.co.nz/making-journ...
MORE: aucklandonerail.co.nz/making-journ...
Making Journeys More Accessible | Auckland One Rail
Our vision is to deliver a world class service for all our customers, and we’ve been putting extra effort into making rail journeys more accessible for those
aucklandonerail.co.nz
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
#RailNews: Auckland One Rail has shared details around how they are making rail journeys more accessible.
MORE: aucklandonerail.co.nz/making-journ...
MORE: aucklandonerail.co.nz/making-journ...
#BusNews: The Nelson eBus have shared details of the additional services to the Late Late bus schedule for New Years Eve.
- Departing Selwyn Place:
- 10:00 pm
- 11:00 pm
- 1:00 am
Departing Richmond Interchange:
- 10.30 pm
- 11.30 pm
- Departing Selwyn Place:
- 10:00 pm
- 11:00 pm
- 1:00 am
Departing Richmond Interchange:
- 10.30 pm
- 11.30 pm
December 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#BusNews: The Nelson eBus have shared details of the additional services to the Late Late bus schedule for New Years Eve.
- Departing Selwyn Place:
- 10:00 pm
- 11:00 pm
- 1:00 am
Departing Richmond Interchange:
- 10.30 pm
- 11.30 pm
- Departing Selwyn Place:
- 10:00 pm
- 11:00 pm
- 1:00 am
Departing Richmond Interchange:
- 10.30 pm
- 11.30 pm
#FerryNews: Fullers360 have replaced the MyFerry app with the new Fullers360 app.
The app includes:
- A redesigned digital travel wallet
- Future timetables and scheduling
- Personalised travel with customisable alerts
MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
The app includes:
- A redesigned digital travel wallet
- Future timetables and scheduling
- Personalised travel with customisable alerts
MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
Introducing your new Fullers360 app
Whether you’re commuting, exploring, or visiting for the first time, the Fullers360 app helps make every journey smoother.
www.fullers.co.nz
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
#FerryNews: Fullers360 have replaced the MyFerry app with the new Fullers360 app.
The app includes:
- A redesigned digital travel wallet
- Future timetables and scheduling
- Personalised travel with customisable alerts
MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
The app includes:
- A redesigned digital travel wallet
- Future timetables and scheduling
- Personalised travel with customisable alerts
MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
#RailNews: KiwiRail have shared their 2025 year in review video.
It covers everything that has happened from the arrival of the first DM Class Locos, the opening of the Third Main, the closure of A Signal Box and their Cargo Carbon Emissions Calculator.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRfG...
It covers everything that has happened from the arrival of the first DM Class Locos, the opening of the Third Main, the closure of A Signal Box and their Cargo Carbon Emissions Calculator.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRfG...
2025 KiwiRail year in review
YouTube video by KiwiRail
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
#RailNews: KiwiRail have shared their 2025 year in review video.
It covers everything that has happened from the arrival of the first DM Class Locos, the opening of the Third Main, the closure of A Signal Box and their Cargo Carbon Emissions Calculator.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRfG...
It covers everything that has happened from the arrival of the first DM Class Locos, the opening of the Third Main, the closure of A Signal Box and their Cargo Carbon Emissions Calculator.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRfG...
#RailNews: NZ Transit Buzz has compiled the KiwiRail Summer Rail Upgrade maps from the 2022-26 seasons.
The maps show the progression and regions of the rail upgrades undertaken each year.
The maps show the progression and regions of the rail upgrades undertaken each year.
December 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
#RailNews: NZ Transit Buzz has compiled the KiwiRail Summer Rail Upgrade maps from the 2022-26 seasons.
The maps show the progression and regions of the rail upgrades undertaken each year.
The maps show the progression and regions of the rail upgrades undertaken each year.
#RailNews: The last train ever to Melling Station is on Christmas Eve.
The last train from Wellington to Melling is the 6.07pm service. The last train from Melling to Wellington is the 6.37pm service.
Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176717
The last train from Wellington to Melling is the 6.07pm service. The last train from Melling to Wellington is the 6.37pm service.
Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176717
Last train to Melling on Christmas Eve
News from Daran Ponter To all train spotters and keen commuters – the last train ever to Melling Station is on Christmas Eve. The last train from Wellington to Melling is the 6.07pm service.
wellington.scoop.co.nz
December 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
#RailNews: The last train ever to Melling Station is on Christmas Eve.
The last train from Wellington to Melling is the 6.07pm service. The last train from Melling to Wellington is the 6.37pm service.
Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176717
The last train from Wellington to Melling is the 6.07pm service. The last train from Melling to Wellington is the 6.37pm service.
Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176717
#BusNews: GoBay Hawke's Bay have prepared and shared the timetables for the 'Better Bus Routes' network, which is set to launch on January 25.
MORE: www.gobay.co.nz/information/
MORE: www.gobay.co.nz/information/
Info | goBay Hawke's Bay Bus Service
www.gobay.co.nz
December 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
#BusNews: GoBay Hawke's Bay have prepared and shared the timetables for the 'Better Bus Routes' network, which is set to launch on January 25.
MORE: www.gobay.co.nz/information/
MORE: www.gobay.co.nz/information/
#BusNews: NB6110 (one of the new InnerLink Geely’s) has been wrapped into the updated InnerLink livery ahead of entering service.
Drivers are currently undertaking familiarisation training onboard.
Drivers are currently undertaking familiarisation training onboard.
December 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#BusNews: NB6110 (one of the new InnerLink Geely’s) has been wrapped into the updated InnerLink livery ahead of entering service.
Drivers are currently undertaking familiarisation training onboard.
Drivers are currently undertaking familiarisation training onboard.