Major Auckland rail closure to disrupt Matariki travel as CRL opening edges closer

Natasha GordonLive News Reporter·NZ Herald·24 Jun, 2026 05:00 AM2 mins to read‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Historic rates increase hits Auckland as Mayor Wayne Brown blames individual councillors.A major Auckland rail closure is set to disrupt travel over both the Matariki long weekend and school holidays as the opening of the City Rail Link edges closer.

Auckland Transport (AT) said the closure would be in place while work on rail infrastructure upgrades and a network-wide City Rail