Why it took over a century for Auckland to get its CRL
6 sources·Updated September 12, 2026
Auckland CRL
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- NZ Herald·1d agoElection 2026: National promises dedicated Auckland transport police team to keep commuters safe
It comes as the City Rail Link opens to the public.
Read at NZ Herald → - Stuff NZ·1d agoExcitement, chants as passengers ride on Auckland's first CRL trainRead at Stuff NZ →
- RNZ National·2d agoFormer Auckland mayor Len Brown 'singing and dancing' ahead of first CRL ride
Former Auckland mayor says the revamped train network would not have been possible without the formation of the super city.
Read at RNZ National → - NZ Herald NZ·3d ago‘Auckland deserves this’: CRL to finally open after over 100 years of talk – The Front Page
First trains will run from Ōtāhuhu just before 6am on Sunday.
Read at NZ Herald NZ → - RNZ Business NZ·3d agoAuckland CBD business owner eager for CRL opening after years of disruption
Watch: Winston Peters sings, Wayne Brown urges politicians to try the trains at CRL’s official opening in Auckland.
Read at RNZ Business NZ → - RNZ Politics NZ·3d agoWhy it took over a century for Auckland to get its CRL
After a decade of delays, cost blow-outs and disruption to business and commuters, Auckland's City Rail Link is finally due to open this weekend.
Read at RNZ Politics NZ →