Transport

What we are planning for transport in the Annual Plan 2026/2027.

Illustration of different types of transport including a ferry, buses, cars on a flyover, a cyclist and people waiting on the platform at Maungawhau Station and at a bus stop.

Our transport investments will focus on:

  • renewing and maintaining our networks
  • fixing roads
  • improving public transport.

In the 2026/2027 financial year, we plan to:

  • continue to improve how we manage transport. This will help us provide a great passenger experience and safer, more reliable and efficient public transport
  • support the development of the 30-year Auckland Integrated Transport Plan. This will provide Aucklanders with better access to public transport and a better-connected, more efficient transport system
  • continue building the Eastern Busway to support the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL) in 2026
  • continue removing level crossings at Glen Innes and Takanini train stations. This will make the station safer and easier to access
  • deliver other planned works including:

How much we plan to spend on transport in 2026/2027

Type of spend Amount

Operational spend:
for day-to-day running costs, like staff, maintenance and services.

$1.83 billion

Capital spend:
for major upgrades or to buy or build long-term assets, like roads, busways and the CRL.

$1.472 billion

You should know

The information on this page is an edited version of the Annual Plan 2026/2027 Consultation Document.

Visit Annual plan documents, videos and translations for more information about our plans and proposals in the:

  • Annual Plan 2026/2027 Consultation Document
  • Annual Plan 2026/2027 Supporting Information Document.

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