A ferry service that has operated between Gulf Harbour and downtown Auckland since the 1990s could end in five years’ time, with Auckland Transport (AT) claiming it costs too much in dollars, and carbon emissions, to run. AT has contracted the service to Fullers, until 2028. Its draft Regional Public Transport Plan, out now for public consultation, proposes replacing the ferry with buses from 2028. The proposal relies on the O Mahurangi Penlink toll road from Stanmore Bay to the Northern motorway improving things for commuters. However, the new link, due to open late 2026, is 10km away from Ar...
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