13 Oct 2026
1 week ago
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A new peer-led Crisis Recovery Café, Te Piringa Āhuru ki Maungawhau, has opened in Mt Eden to provide faster, non-clinical mental health and addiction support through lived-experience peer workers. This initiative, led by Ember and part of a nationwide rollout, offers a safe, welcoming space without referral, helping connect people to community services and advocacy. Operating daily from midday to 8pm, it builds on the success of previous cafés in South Auckland and Kaitaia, enhancing crisis response and frontline support in the Northern Region.
06 Aug 2026
2 months ago
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Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on 13 September, marking a major transport milestone that promises faster journeys, more frequent services, and improved city-wide connections. The 3.45km twin-tunnel underground railway with new stations will transform the rail network, reduce travel times, and stimulate growth in the city centre. After extensive testing and safety assessments, the CRL is expected to benefit Aucklanders and businesses by enhancing access and increasing foot traffic, despite its high cost and lengthy construction period.
06 Aug 2026
2 months ago
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Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on 13 September, marking a major transport milestone that promises faster journeys, more frequent services, and improved city-wide connections. The 3.45km twin-tunnel underground railway with new stations will transform Auckland’s rail network, boosting growth and accessibility while benefiting local businesses. After years of development and rigorous safety testing, the project is expected to significantly enhance Auckland’s transport system and support future urban growth.
25 Jun 2025
1 year ago
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The Government will require Auckland to allow even greater housing and development around City Rail Link stations, ensuring that Auckland takes economic advantage of this transformational investment in the city, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. “CRL is a massive multi-billion dollar investment for the Government and Auckland Council. It’s important that we get ‘bang for buck’ by maximising the opportunities for economic growth and increased productivity that the CRL will bring when it opens next year,” Minister Bishop says.