Public transport operations group manager Rachel Cara said commuters are likely to be affected, regardless of how they travel. “So if it’s anything like past years, we should definitely see an increase this week and into March,” Glynn said. It was difficult to predict if traffic would be worse than in previous years, as typical indicators were inconsistent, Glynn said. “So it’s kind of hard to say, to be really frank.”Auckland commuters are warned to prepare for heavy traffic. Herald photo by Sylvie WhinrayAuckland Transport Operations Centre (AOTC) manager Claire Howard said her team would be “implementing reactive responses” during the busy period to optimise traffic flow.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 01, 2026 19:04 UTC