The solutionThe Northwest Busway, to be known as Te Ara Hauāuru, will be delivered in three stages. The advocatesAutomobile Association policy director Martin Glynn strongly supported the Northwest Busway as the next priority for Auckland’s rapid-transit network. The Northwest Busway is modelled on the hugely successful Northern Busway. Chris Bishop and Chlöe Swarbrick don't see eye to eye on many issues, but they both support the Northwest Busway. Like the Northern Busway, a Northwest Busway would cut travel times for suburbs north of the rail line, complementing the CRL’s benefits for areas near the Western Line.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 04, 2026 19:02 UTC