Transport

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

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:
  • renewing council assets like roads, bus stops and stations, footpaths and bridges
  • road safety projects
  • replacing ferries
  • building Rosedale bus station
  • improving Carrington Road to make it safer, easier to access and to allow for more vehicles.

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

Have your say

We want to know what you think about our proposals for this annual plan.

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.

You should know

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