Read about the projects delivered for communities by the 2021-24 National Land Transport Programme.


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Station upgrade makes getting to Auckland airport simpler

The improved Puhinui Station in Papatoetoe provides a vital new link between Auckland’s airport and the rest of the city, encouraging more people to leave their car at home and travel in ways that are better for the environment.

Auckland Transport Alignment Project

Today more than 1.7 million people call Auckland home. This number is expected to grow by another million over the next 30 years. To prepare and adapt as Auckland grows, government and Auckland Council launched the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) in 2015.

Investing in New Zealand: Old Māngere Bridge replacement

A new walking and cycling bridge is being built to replace the over 100 year old Old Māngere Bridge and connect the Onehunga and Māngere Bridge communities in Manukau.

Create The Vibe in Thames

Create The Vibe has given Thames an attractive, town square-style space where residents and visitors can gather.

Investing in New Zealand: Waikato Expressway

The four-lane, 102 kilometre Waikato Expressway will be completed in 2022. Find out about the important role Waikato Tainui have played in this project.

Kaitiakitanga in action: Enhancing forests near Waikato Expressway

During construction of the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway the Tangata Whenua Working Group, representing Waikato Tainui, were front and centre for all ecological work and had kaitiaki (guardians) on site every day of the project.

Te Awa River Ride: opening up the Waikato

Completion of a 60km walking and cycling path between Ngāruawāhia and Karapiro in the Waikato will provide significant social, economic and environmental benefits for the region.

Te Huia passenger train takes flight

Te Huia train service launched in April 2021 offering two return services between Hamilton and Auckland on weekdays and selected Saturdays.

Investing in New Zealand: Hairini wetland

Find out about work being done to relocate wetlands following the construction of Tauranga’s Maungatapu underpass, which opened in 2018.