Residents of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula are invited to share their thoughts on future bus and ferry services as Auckland Transport (AT) launches a four-week public engagement campaign.

This initiative aims to gather input from Coasties about their transport needs ahead of the opening of O Mahurangi Penlink.

The opening of this new road is expected to bring significant changes to public transport on the peninsula, according to Dave Hilson, AT’s Principal Service Network Planner.

“We need to plan what this means for public transport on the peninsula and are asking people what’s important to them,” he said.

Options under consideration include a range of transport choices, more frequent services, and improved travel times.

AT has outlined three scenarios for community feedback:

Existing bus and ferry services running more frequently.

1. The NX2 bus servicing a new Whangaparāoa Station via O Mahurangi Penlink while the Gulf Harbour ferry does not operate.
2. The continuation of the Gulf Harbour ferry service, complemented by a frequent bus route between Gulf Harbour and Hibiscus Coast Station.
3. The proposed bus services could lead to quicker journeys between the peninsula and key locations like the North Shore and City Centre, potentially enhancing connectivity for locals.

Public feedback is open until Sunday, 1 December.

This input will contribute to the Whangaparāoa Public Transport Study, which aims to develop a comprehensive network to be included in the draft 2025-2034 Regional Public Transport Plan.

AT will host five drop-in sessions where residents can discuss their views directly with the project team.

These sessions are scheduled at various locations, including Gulf Harbour Marina and Hibiscus Coast Station, from 13 to 21 November.

Residents are encouraged to visit haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/wpstudy for more details and to submit their feedback.