Bus patronage up


Mangawhai’s free bus has proven popular again this summer. Passenger numbers are up 19 per cent compared to the same time last year, and up by 136 per cent on the first summer (2019/2020).

The bus service was initially trialled to help reduce traffic congestion and take pressure off carparking hot spots during the peak summer weeks.

Additional stops were added this year at Mangawhai Central. Kaipara Council says passengers have been across the spectrum – young and old, visitors and locals.

The bus will continue to run on weekends until February 6, with an extra service over Easter, April 7 to 10.