One-year extension of Te Huia trial requested

18 December 2025

Waikato Regional Council will ask the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board to approve a one-year extension of the Te Huia passenger rail service.

Final green light given for Sunday Te Huia services

15 July 2025

Final approval has been given and the date set for the first Te Huia Sunday service between Waikato and Auckland stations.

Critical step taken towards a Sunday service for Te Huia

30 May 2025

A critical step towards a return Sunday Te Huia service has been taken, with Waikato Regional Council today approving the reallocation of reserve funds to cover the cost.

 

Te Huia calling at Pukekohe from February

11 December 2024

Te Huia will begin calling into Pukekohe Station from February next year, providing a connection to the Auckland Transport network and direct travel to central Auckland.

 

Update - Te Huia SuperGold and child fare changes, stop added at Pukekohe

31 August 2024

Te Huia will call at Pukekohe station and, from 30 September, child fares will halve as part of a suite of changes to the passenger train service by Waikato Regional Council.

 

Te Huia records 99 per cent passenger satisfaction rate

5 August 2024

Overall satisfaction among Te Huia passengers reached 99 per cent in this year’s customer satisfaction survey, which improves on 2023’s rate of 98 per cent.

More investment in biodiversity, Te Huia funding confirmed for two years

29 May 2024

Decisions made by Waikato regional councillors over two days of deliberations respond to the challenges facing the region and provide investment for the future.

 

17 May 2024

Waikato Regional Council has today welcomed the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Board decision to support the continued trial of Te Huia, the passenger rail service connecting Waikato and Auckland.

 

Two-year review shows Te Huia on track

30 April 2024

A two-year review of Te Huia, the Waikato to Auckland passenger rail service, shows it has delivered or is close to delivering all the targets set by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Board (NZTA).

 

Waikato Regional Council holds off public transport fare increases until July

17 April 2024

Government subsidies for age-based public transport fares end on 30 April but Waikato Regional Council will maintain current fares until 30 June. On 1 July 2024, fares for BUSIT and Te Huia services will increase by 20 per cent.