Public transport in New Zealand exists in many of the country's urban areas, and takes a number of forms. Bus transport is the main form of public transport in all cities. However two major cities, Auckland and Wellington, have suburban rail systems which have been gaining more patronage in recent years. Some cities also operate ferry services. Trams and long-distance rail have declined heavily in importance in the 20th century.
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Usage
According to the Ministry for the Environment, overall use of public transport in New Zealand is low, with only around 2. 5% of trips making use of it. [1] This figure is for the whole of New Zealand and includes centres that may have limited public transport. New Zealand was rated only 22nd in a survey for public transport use amongst 28 countries worldwide, with only 56% always, or sometimes, using public transport to reach work. At the same time, this share was much higher than for example in the US, with only 34% usage. [2]
Considering the regions like Auckland, where the overall share is about 5%. The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country [3], this figure is comparable to numerous North American and Australian cities. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. [4] However, use of public transport is higher in major cities, which have more developed systems. According to the 2006 census, 17% of Wellingtonians took public transport to work, as did 7% of Aucklanders. Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country [5] Wendell Cox, public policy consultant said in 2001 that Auckland's "public transport's downtown work trip market share is 31%" compared to Wellington's 26%. Wendell Cox is an international public policy consultant He is the principal (and sole owner of Wendell Cox Consultancy (Demographia based in the St Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Downtown is a term primarily used in North America to refer to a city's core usually in a geographical commercial and community sense Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the Cox further stated that no other centre in New Zealand achieved as high a market share as the Auckland city centre. [6].
Modes
Buses are the most common form of public transport in New Zealand, making up the majority of trips in every city that has public transport (and often being the only public transport mode available). They are followed by trains, which are found in Wellington and Auckland. A train is a connected series of vehicles that move along a track ( Permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another Ferries also play a role, mainly in Auckland but also in other cities. See also Merchant ship A ferry is a form of transport usually a Boat or Ship, used to carry (or ferry) passengers and Trams in New Zealand, while once common in many cities and towns, now survive only as heritage displays. Trams in New Zealand were a major form of transport from the 19th century into the mid 20th century Cable cars have also been employed; the Dunedin cable tramway system was both the second and second-last to operate in the world, while the Wellington Cable Car is now a funicular. A cable car or cable railway is a Mass transit system using rail cars that are propelled by a continuously moving cable running at a constant speed The Dunedin cable tramway system was a group of cable tramway lines in the New Zealand city of Dunedin. The Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway in Wellington, New Zealand. A funicular, also known as a funicular railway, incline, inclined railway, inclined plane, or cliff railway, is a type of self-contained
Provision by area
Auckland
Public transport in Auckland is managed by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (set up by the regional council) under the MAXX brand. Public transport in Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand, is served by three modes - Bus, train and Ferry. The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country ARTA ( Auckland Regional Transport Authority) was established in 2004 to be the central co-ordinating agency for transport (especially but not only Public transport It consists of buses, trains, and ferries. According to ARTA, over 50 million passenger trips are made in Auckland each year. [7] This makes the Auckland transport system New Zealand's largest by total passenger volume, although not by trips per capita.
Buses are the most widely used form of public transport in Auckland. They are operated by a number of companies, including NZ Bus (operating under various brands) and Ritchies Transport. NZ Bus, formerly Stagecoach New Zealand, is New Zealand 's largest Bus company operating in Auckland, Wellington & Whangarei Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd was established in 1972 and describes itself on its website as "the largest privately owned bus and coach transport operator in New Zealand" with The route network is dense, covering all parts of the Auckland urban area (including Waiheke Island). Waiheke Island is in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand and is located about 17
Auckland also has a commuter rail system, one of two in the country. The system uses diesel-powered trains, although planning is in motion to electrify it. There are three main lines, designated Western, Southern, and Eastern (the latter two of which eventually merge). The trains are operated by Veolia's New Zealand branch. Veolia Transport Auckland, formerly Connex Auckland Limited, is a division of Australasia 's largest Passenger train company French-owned Veolia
Ferries also play a significant role in Auckland's transport network — more so than in other New Zealand cities. Ferries travel between the city centre and a number of destinations, including several points on the North Shore, Half Moon Bay, Waiheke Island, Rangitoto Island, and Great Barrier Island. Geography North Shore is bounded by Rodney District to the north Waitemata Harbour to the south and the Rangitoto Channel Half Moon Bay is a coastal suburb located immediately south of Bucklands Beach in Manukau City Auckland New Zealand Waiheke Island is in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand and is located about 17 Rangitoto Island is a volcanic Island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. Great Barrier Island (often colloquially just The Barrier) is a large Island of New Zealand, situated 100 km to the north-east of central The largest operator is Fullers Ferries. Fullers Ferries is a Ferry company owned by the Fullers Group in Auckland, New Zealand.
Auckland, like many others in New Zealand, previously operated trams. The first ran in 1884, and the last ran in 1956. The Museum of Transport and Technology subsequently constructed a 2km heritage line linking its two sites and Auckland Zoo. The Museum of Transport and Technology ( MOTAT) is a Museum located in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. Auckland Zoo is the main zoological garden of Auckland, New Zealand.
Christchurch
The Christchurch public transport system is based principally around buses, although the city also has a ferry service and a heritage tramway. Public transport in Christchurch, New Zealand is mainly by Bus services operated by three bus companies and jointly marketed Christchurch (Ōtautahi The largest City in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand The services are operated under the Metro brand, administered by the regional council, Environment Canterbury. Councillors Canterbury Regional Council is governed by 14 elected councillors who are elected on a first-past-the-post basis from eight regional constituencies
Buses operate to all parts of the Christchurch urban area, including Lyttelton. Lyttelton ( is a Port Town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour next to Banks Peninsula, 12 km by road from Christchurch There are also services to outlying towns such as Rangiora, Lincoln, and Burnham. Rangiora is a rural town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest town in north Canterbury and the seat of the Waimakariri for the suburb of Auckland, see Lincoln Auckland Lincoln is a town (population 2727 census 2006 in the Canterbury Burnham, also known as Burnham Camp, is the largest army base in New Zealand 's South Island. There are around 40 routes in total,[8] plus a free shuttle following a loop through the central city [9].
Since 12 November 2007, Christchurch has been carrying out the first New Zealand trial for bikes on buses [10], which amongst other things gives cyclists access through the Lyttelton Road Tunnel [11]. The Lyttelton Road Tunnel links the New Zealand city of Christchurch and its seaport Lyttelton.
A ferry service operates between Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour, a small settlement on the opposite side of Lyttelton Harbour. Lyttelton ( is a Port Town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour next to Banks Peninsula, 12 km by road from Christchurch Lyttelton Harbour is one of two major inlets in Banks Peninsula, on the coast of Canterbury, New Zealand.
Christchurch used to operate an extensive tram network,[12] but this service was discontinued in 1954. In 1995, a heritage tramway was re-opened in the city centre, primarily serving tourists.
Dunedin
Dunedin has a substantial public transport system based around buses. Public transport in Dunedin, New Zealand is mainly by Bus. Four bus companies operate routes under their respective Brands but Dunedin (dəˈneɪdɪn) Ōtepoti in Maori is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of There are 14 routes, covering the Dunedin urban area (including Mosgiel and Port Chalmers), plus a service to Waikouaiti and Palmerston. Mosgiel (pronounced \MOZZ-geel\ population 10000 a suburb of the city of Dunedin in Otago ( New Zealand) lies 15 kilometres southwest Port Chalmers is the main port of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. History An 1826 sketch of the coast north of Otago (made in May 1826 shows the 'Karitane' and 'Waikouaiti' coast for the North Island city see Palmerston North Services are administered by the Otago Regional Council, and run mainly by Citibus (owned by the Dunedin City Council) and Passenger Transport, (a private company based in Invercargill). Citibus Limited previously called Citibus-Newton traces its roots back to its days as the municipal bus operator in Dunedin known as Dunedin Passenger Transport, formerly called Invercargill Passenger Transport, and often named according to the location of its branches eg Dunedin Passenger Transport, was
The city formerly operated other forms of public transport — the Dunedin cable tramway system (similar to the famous San Francisco cable cars) operated between 1881 and 1957, and electric trams operated on several routes from 1900 to 1956. The Dunedin cable tramway system was a group of cable tramway lines in the New Zealand city of Dunedin. The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last permanently operational manually-operated cable car system and is an icon of San Francisco, California Commuter trains ran from the Dunedin Railway Station to Mosgiel and Port Chalmers until 1979 and 1982, respectively. Possibly the best-known building in the southern half of New Zealand 's South Island, Dunedin Railway Station is a jewel in the country's architectural crown
Hamilton
Hamilton has a bus system covering most of its urban area, with around 25 routes. Hamilton ( Kirikiriroa in Māori) is the centre of New Zealand 's fourth largest Urban area, and is the country's seventh largest City [13] There are also bus services to (and sometimes between) other towns in the Waikato region — Taupo, Huntly, Coromandel, Thames, Tokoroa, Meremere, Te Kauwhata, Cambridge, Paeroa, Raglan, Mangakino, and Te Awamutu are among the destinations. Taupo (toe-pawː in Māori) is a town on the shore of Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. Huntly (population 7067 is a town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. Education Coromandel Area School is a state composite (years 1-13 school with a decile rating of 3 and a roll of 304 Thames is a town at the southwestern end of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand 's North Island. Tokoroa is the third largest town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand and largest settlement in the South Waikato district Meremere is a small town in the northern Waikato region in the North Island of New Zealand. Te Kauwhata is a small town in the north of the Waikato region of New Zealand, situated close to the western shore of Lake Waikare, some 40 km north of Cambridge is a town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. Paeroa is a small town in New Zealand. It is located in the northern Waikato region known locally as the Thames Valley, at the foot of the Coromandel Mangakino is a small town on the banks of the Waikato River in the North Island of New Zealand. Te Awamutu is a town in the Waikato on the North Island of New Zealand.
Hamilton formerly had a commuter train to Auckland, the Waikato Connection. The Waikato Connection was a short-lived express passenger Train operated by Tranz Scenic between Hamilton and Auckland in New Zealand Proposals exist to re-instate the service.
Wellington
Wellington has the highest percentage of citizens using public transport in the country. Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the [14] Its public transport system, organised under the Metlink brand, consists of buses (including trolleybuses), trains, ferries, and a funicular (the Wellington Cable Car). The Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway in Wellington, New Zealand.
The most widely used form of public transport are buses, which are operated mainly by NZ Bus and Mana Coachlines (both using multiple brands). NZ Bus, formerly Stagecoach New Zealand, is New Zealand 's largest Bus company operating in Auckland, Wellington & Whangarei The network extends across the whole region, with slightly over 100 routes and around 2,800 stops. Some bus routes are served by the Wellington trolleybus system, which replaced the city's historic Wellington tramway system. Trolleybuses in Wellington form part of the Wellington public transport system, with the current system having operated since 1949 The Wellington tramway system (1878 - 1964 operated in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand.
The second most popular form of public transport is rail, which makes up around a third of the total. Wellington's commuter rail network carries passengers between the central city and suburban areas to the north, as well as to smaller towns in Wairarapa. for the electorate see Wairarapa (NZ electorate Wairarapa - pronounced "Wy-ra-ra-pa" (often known as "The Wairarapa" is a geographical It is the larger of New Zealand's two commuter rail systems, with 49 stations, and is mostly electrified. The two non-electrified services are diesel trains: the Wairarapa Connection from Masterton and the Capital Connection from Palmerston North. |}}|}The Wairarapa Connection is an interurban railway passenger commuter service in New Zealand, between Masterton in the Wairarapa and Wellington Masterton is a town (and local government district in the Wellington region of New Zealand. }|} The Capital Connection is a long-distance commuter train between Palmerston North and Wellington on the North Island Main Trunk Railway in Palmerston North (Te Papa-i-oea is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. The latter is not run by the suburban operator, Tranz Metro, but by long distance operator Tranz Scenic; however, in practice, it serves as a commuter service. Tranz Metro is the operator of the suburban rail system in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Tranz Scenic is the long-distance Passenger train brand of KiwiRail, formed from the New Zealand Railways Corporation InterCity Rail services
The remainder of trips use either the Wellington ferry system or the Wellington Cable Car. Ferries in Wellington form a part of the Wellington public transport system, carrying commuters and tourists on Wellington Harbour. The ferry service operates across Wellington Harbour, connecting Eastbourne, Matiu/Somes Island, and the central city. Wellington Harbour is the large natural harbour on the southern tip of New Zealand 's North Island. Eastbourne is a suburb of Lower Hutt city in the southern North Island of New Zealand. Matiu/Somes Island, at 249 ha is the largest of three islands in the northern half of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. The iconic Wellington Cable Car (strictly speaking, a funicular, rather than a true cable car) travels between the central city and the suburb of Kelburn, and is still used as a regular means of transport. The Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway in Wellington, New Zealand. A funicular, also known as a funicular railway, incline, inclined railway, inclined plane, or cliff railway, is a type of self-contained Suburb
Other areas
- Blenheim has a small bus service operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays. History The sheltered coastal bays of Marlborough supported a small Māori population possibly as early as the 12th century. It has two loop routes, serving the northern and southern halves of the town from a central hub. It is operated by Ritchies Transport on behalf of the Marlborough regional council. Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd was established in 1972 and describes itself on its website as "the largest privately owned bus and coach transport operator in New Zealand" with [15]
- Gisborne operates a bus service covering most of the town's urban area. For other uses of Gisborne see Gisborne (disambiguation. Gisborne (Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa is the name of a unitary authority in New Zealand There are six routes. [16] It is run by a local company on behalf of Gisborne District Council.
- Invercargill has a bus service with eight routes [17] (four of which are loops that have different designations for the inbound and outbound sections). Invercargill ( Waihōpai in Māori) is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world They operate from a hub in the central city, and are administered by the Invercargill City Council. Some of the routes are free, and others are free outside peak hours. Zero-fare Public transport services are funded in full by means other than collecting a Fare from passengers See Public transport in Invercargill. Public transport in Invercargill, New Zealand is mainly by Bus. Invercargill formerly had the southernmost tram system in the world; construction began in January 1911[18] and the network operated from 26 March 1912 to 10 September 1952. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. At its greatest extent, it had four separate routes. [19] Commuter trains also ran along the Bluff Branch railway line between Invercargill and Bluff from the line's opening in 1867 until the final service was cancelled in 1967. The Bluff Branch is a Railway line in Southland, New Zealand that links Invercargill with the port of Bluff. Bluff is a town and Seaport in the Southland region on the southern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Multiple stops within Invercargill were serviced, and as late as 1950, seven trains ran each way on the average weekday.
- Levin has an internal bus service consisting of three loop routes converging on a central hub. Notable people Michele A'Court (comedian Paul Beresford (British politician Jez Brown (radio/television [20] The buses are operated by Madge Coachlines on behalf of Horizons Regional Council. There is also a bus to Palmerston North.
- Masterton has an internal bus network consisting of three routes, operated as part of the Wellington regional transport system. Masterton is a town (and local government district in the Wellington region of New Zealand. There are also bus connections to nearby towns.
- Napier-Hastings has a bus service with eight routes — two in Napier proper, three in Hastings proper, and routes between Hastings and Napier, between Hastings and Flaxmere, and between Hastings and Havelock North. The Napier-Hastings Urban Area is a New Zealand urban area that covers the twin cities of Napier and Hastings. Napier ( Ahuriri in Māori) is a port city in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Hastings is the administrative centre of the Hastings District in the Hawke's Bay Region of the North Island of New Zealand. Flaxmere is a town in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand 's North Island. Location features and population Havelock North lies seven kilometres to the southeast of Hastings itself and has a population of almost 9500 [21] The buses are operated by Nimon and Sons, a local company, under the Nimbus brandname. They are funded by the regional council.
- Nelson has four bus routes within its urban area, forming loops into the city's suburbs from a hub at Wakatu Square. History Early settlement Settlement of Nelson began about 1100 years ago by Māori [22] There is also a separate service to Richmond, which is outside Nelson's official boundaries but which is often considered part of the Nelson urban area. Richmond is the seat of the Tasman District Council, located 13km south of Nelson in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the southern [23]
- New Plymouth has a bus service connecting the central city and the suburbs. for the place called New Plymouth in the United States see New Plymouth Idaho. [24] Four loop routes cover the city's main urban area, and there are also services to Waitara and Oakura, small towns not far from the city. Waitara is the name of a town and a river in the northern part of the Taranaki region of the North Island of New Zealand. Oakura is a small settlement in Taranaki, in the western North Island of New Zealand. Services are operated by Okato Bus Lines and administered by the Taranaki Regional Council.
- Palmerston North's public transport system consists of five bus routes, forming loops through the city's suburbs from a central station in the city's centre. Palmerston North (Te Papa-i-oea is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. [25] The outward and inward portions of each loop are given distinct labels. There are also less frequent services to places outside the immediate urban area, such as Ashhurst, Fielding, Levin, Taihape, and the Linton Army Camp. Location features and population Ashhurst is sited 14 kilometres northeast of the city of Palmerston North and is a small rural town with a population of 2526 (2006 census Population As of the 2006 census, the usually resident population of Feilding was 12924 an increase of 141 since 2001 Taihape is a small picturesque town near the middle of the North Island of New Zealand. Linton Army Camp is the Largest NZ Army base and is home to the 2nd Land Force Group Units based at Linton HQ 2 Land Force Group 1st Battalion
- Pukekohe has an internal bus loop operated as part of the Auckland transport system. Pukekohe is a small but growing rural service town in the Franklin district of the North Island of New Zealand.
- Queenstown has a bus service with three routes, serving most of Queenstown proper, Frankton (including Queenstown Airport), and Arrowtown. Queenstown is a Resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand 's South Island. Frankton is a settlement close to the town of Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. Queenstown Airport is located in Frankton, Otago, New Zealand, and serves the resort town of Queenstown, handling more than 700000 Arrowtown is a historic gold mining town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. [26] It operates seven days a week.
- Rotorua has a network of ten bus routes, serving all parts of the urban area. Rotorua is a city on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand, and Rotorua [27] The buses are administered by the Bay of Plenty's regional council. There are links to other towns in the area.
- Taupo has a single-route bus service covering the Taupo urban area. Taupo (toe-pawː in Māori) is a town on the shore of Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. [28]
- Tauranga employs buses and ferries in its public transport system. for the electorate see Tauranga (NZ electorate Tauranga (population 114500 2007 estimate after status was lost after 1989 Local Its bus system has around a dozen routes, covering all major parts of its urban area. [29] The buses run six days a week. There are also bus connections to other places in the Bay of Plenty region. History According to local Māori traditions, the Bay of Plenty was the landing point of several migration canoes that brought Māori settlers to New Zealand The buses are administered by the Bay of Plenty regional council. Ferry services run between central Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Mount Maunganui is a town in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, located on a Peninsula to the north of the neighbouring city Tauranga and north west of the [30]
- Timaru's public transport network consists of four bus routes within its urban area, plus a route to nearby Temuka. Temuka is a town on New Zealand 's Canterbury Plains, 15 kilometres north of Timaru and 142 km south of Christchurch. [31] The four urban routes are loops, with a hub in the city centre.
- Wanganui operates buses on four loop routes, originating from a central terminus and passing through the city's suburbs. Wanganui is an urban area and district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. [32] As in Palmerston North (whose service is administered by the same region), the outward and inward portions of each loop are given distinct labels. There are also buses to Taihape. Taihape is a small picturesque town near the middle of the North Island of New Zealand.
- Whangarei has a bus service administered by the regional council, funded by the district council and Land Transport New Zealand, and operated by Whangarei Bus Services (a privately owned company). History Captain James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour were the first Europeans to contemplate the Whangarei [33] The system has five routes, covering most of the Whangarei urban area. [34] It runs six days a week.
Overview table
The table below lists towns in New Zealand that have or once had public transport systems. It includes only internal services (as opposed to services between towns), and does not include services run primarily for heritage reasons.
| City | Buses | Urban rail | Ferries | Funicular | Trams |
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| Auckland |  |
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(1884-1956) | |
| Blenheim | |
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| Christchurch | |
(closed 1972) | |
(1880 - 1954) | |
| Dunedin | |
(closed 1982) | (1880s?-1950s?) | (1881-1957) | |
| Gisborne | |
(1913-1929) | |||
| Hamilton | |
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| Invercargill | |
(1867-1967) | (1912-1952) | ||
| Levin | |
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| Masterton | |
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| Napier-Hastings | |
(1913-1931) | |||
| Nelson | |
(1862-1901) | |||
| New Plymouth | |
(1916-1954) | |||
| Palmerston North | |
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| Pukekohe | |
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| Queenstown | |
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| Rotorua | |
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| Taupo | |
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| Tauranga | |
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| Thames | (1871-1874) | ||||
| Timaru | |
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| Wanganui | |
(1908-1950) | |||
| Wellington | |
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(1878-1964) |
| Whangarei | |
See also
References
- ^ Ministry for the Environment - Public transport
- ^ Kiwis not keen on public transport - Kelly Services, via TVNZ, Friday 27 April 2007
- ^ Mode of Transport, Figure for New Zealand Regions (from the Travel Survey Highlights 1997-98, New Zealand Ministry of Transport)
- ^ Private Vehicle & Public Transport Market Share: International Urban Areas: 1990/1991 (from the Wendell Cox Consultancy website)
- ^ Metlink website - Statistics
- ^ Wendell Cox. The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country History The sheltered coastal bays of Marlborough supported a small Māori population possibly as early as the 12th century. Christchurch (Ōtautahi The largest City in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand Dunedin (dəˈneɪdɪn) Ōtepoti in Maori is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of For other uses of Gisborne see Gisborne (disambiguation. Gisborne (Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa is the name of a unitary authority in New Zealand Hamilton ( Kirikiriroa in Māori) is the centre of New Zealand 's fourth largest Urban area, and is the country's seventh largest City Invercargill ( Waihōpai in Māori) is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world Notable people Michele A'Court (comedian Paul Beresford (British politician Jez Brown (radio/television Masterton is a town (and local government district in the Wellington region of New Zealand. The Napier-Hastings Urban Area is a New Zealand urban area that covers the twin cities of Napier and Hastings. History Early settlement Settlement of Nelson began about 1100 years ago by Māori for the place called New Plymouth in the United States see New Plymouth Idaho. Palmerston North (Te Papa-i-oea is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. Pukekohe is a small but growing rural service town in the Franklin district of the North Island of New Zealand. Queenstown is a Resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand 's South Island. Rotorua is a city on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand, and Rotorua Taupo (toe-pawː in Māori) is a town on the shore of Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. for the electorate see Tauranga (NZ electorate Tauranga (population 114500 2007 estimate after status was lost after 1989 Local Thames is a town at the southwestern end of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand 's North Island. Wanganui is an urban area and district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the History Captain James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour were the first Europeans to contemplate the Whangarei Trams in New Zealand were a major form of transport from the 19th century into the mid 20th century Rail transport in New Zealand consists of a network of gauge ( Cape gauge) Railway lines in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand Kelly Services Inc is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Troy Michigan, offering services that include temporary staffing services Outsourcing, Television New Zealand (TVNZ is a state-owned television broadcasting corporation in New Zealand. Wendell Cox is an international public policy consultant He is the principal (and sole owner of Wendell Cox Consultancy (Demographia based in the St Wendell Cox is an international public policy consultant He is the principal (and sole owner of Wendell Cox Consultancy (Demographia based in the St Urban Transport Planning in New Zealand: From Fantasy to Reality. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
- ^ ARTA - What we do
- ^ Metro - Timetables
- ^ Metro - The Shuttle (PDF)
- ^ Bikes on Buses
- ^ Progress with Bikes on Buses
- ^ Christchurch Tramway - Education
- ^ Environment Waikato - Hamilton routes
- ^ Metlink website - Statistics
- ^ Blenheim Bus (PDF)
- ^ Gisborne District Council - Bus Routes (PDF)
- ^ Invercargill City Council - Bus Timetables
- ^ Graham Stewart, The End of the Penny Section: When Trams Ruled the Streets of New Zealand, rev. ed. (Wellington: Grantham House, 1993), p. 112.
- ^ Stewart, The End of the Penny Section, p. 236.
- ^ Horizons Regional Council - Levin Buses
- ^ Nimon - Timetable
- ^ Nelson City Council - Bus brochure (PDF)
- ^ Nelson Coaches - Nelson-Richmond timetable
- ^ Okato Bus Lines - New Plymouth City Bus
- ^ Horizons Regional Council - Palmerston North Urban Bus Routes
- ^ Connectabus Timetable (PDF)
- ^ Bay Bus - Rototua
- ^ Taupo Connector timetable (PDF)
- ^ Bay Bus - Tauranga
- ^ Bay Ferries & Harbour Cruises
- ^ Metro - Timaru
- ^ Horizons Regional Council - Wanganui City Bus Routes
- ^ Northland Regional Council - Transport
- ^ Whangarei Bus Route Map (PDF)
External links
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