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Eden Park’s temporary stands are being dismantled and packed into containers for use in the London Olympics next year. OLYMPIC BOUND: Eden Park's temporary...
Train Fail Report Blames Organisers
Not estimating the number of people likely to attend the Opening Night waterfront celebrations is the biggest factor in the night’s transport and Quay St fail. That’s...
Traffic Warnings RWC North Harbour Game
NZTA anticipates traffic will be heavy on the Northern Motorway and on streets surrounding North Harbour Stadium for tomorrow night’s RWC 2011 game between...
Today’s Trains, Buses, Ferry RWC Arrangements, Cloud Programme
Here’s trains, buses, ferry and road information for the Rugby World Cup 2011 Opening ceremony at Eden Park today Friday and for getting around Auckland. For...
Train Stations Get Free Wi-Fi
Some railway stations and public transport areas are to get free Wi-Fi during the Rugby World Cup. Auckland Council and Wi-Fi operator Tomizone have organised...
Stranded In Paradise
The Strand railway station is back ready for use. The platforms developed in case needed during the Rugby World Cup were commissioned over the weekend. Two...
RWC Late Trains Planned
Late Auckland rail services will be provided through to 1.30 – 2.30am on Rugby World Cup match nights. A report to the Auckland Transport board this week says...
Would You Pay $90 Hamilton Return?
How does $90 return sound for an Auckland to Hamilton return by train? Or is it cheaper to drive? Tranz Scenic will be runing three Auckland to Hamilton train services...
Outrageous Fortune
Rugby World Cup visitors will get more shelter from Auckland’s four-seasons-in-one day climate with the new canopies being erected this afternoon at the Kingsland...
Big Train Out Problems
A reported 8000 trips were made by train for the Big Day Out. But it wasn’t a happy experience for everyone. Overall, it’s a healthy number out of...
Auck To Get Bike Rental For RWC
As tipped here recently, Auckland will get a trial bike rental scheme in time for the RWC 2011, with the plan for it to become more permanent and be extended to...
Eden Park’s Goal Posts On Trade Me
Want Eden Park’s famous goal posts? They’re up on Trade me - proceeds going to the Canterbury quake appeal. It’s the genuine thing -...
Clock Ticking For RWC2011
As you come out of Britomart from just after 7pm tonight, you’ll see an expensive new clock. Auckland City tonight unveils its $120,000 RWC 2011 countdown...
RWC2011 Side Tracked
Wonder where all the money is going on transport arrangements fopr the Rugby World Cup 2011 around Eden Park? Here’s a new example. Work has begun on building...
Strand Emergency Stop
The development of a stabling yard at the old Strand railway station yard is now confirmed and underway. An impetus is to bring a couple of the platforms of the...
Lee: Eden Park Right Place
ARC Chair Mike Lee tonight defended his council’s insistence that the RWC matches should be held at Eden Park, not at a waterfront stadium, as proposed by...
Kingsland Revamp Opens
All Blacks and local body officials arrived by train at the Kingsland train station this afternoon to talk up the RWC 2011. Rugby World Cup minister Murray McCully,...
Wellington Get Its RWC Waterfront Sorted While We Argue
While Auckland argues about a bunch of rushed Queens Wharf designs – three budget, one $97m – Wellington council has opted for a rugby village approach on its...
Eden Park Gets LinkedIn - Photos
Work has begun on the link lane between Sandringham Rd and Eden Park, to especially give RWC patrons more direct walking access to the park. Attention has shifted...
RWC: “International Experts” Sorting Out Transport
The Chamber of Commerce - the latest officials to dampen down concern over the RWC transport issue- say unnamed “international experts” have been...
Eden Park’s South Stand Up Close - Latest Photos
Here is how Eden Park’s development looks this morning:
Prince William To Inspect Eden Park’s South Stand - Latest Photos
Prince William will inspect Eden Park’s new South Stand this weekend. The stand is now dominating the stadium area as the finishing touches are put to the...
Kingsland Train Station Upgrade - Bird’s Eye View
It’s hard to get a perspective of the extent and complexity of the work being done at the Kingsland train station to cater for the RWC fans when they arrived...
Where The Rail Meets The Road
Integrated ticketing, finally on its way, is only half the story. There also has to be better co-ordination between arriving and departing public transport services. For...
Rugby Proves Rail A Success - Kingsland Improvements Coming
Officials are hailing last Saturday’s use of public transport to Eden Park as a success and both the ACC and ARTA say they’re encouraged. Such statements...
