August 7, 2026We are thrilled to announce that Auckland’s City Rail Link will officially open to passengers on 13 September. Can I acknowledge Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown, and Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson. We are thrilled to announce that Auckland’s City Rail Link will officially open to passengers on 13 September. City Rail link is 3.45 kilometres of twin tunnels, three new stations, and has cost $5.5 billion dollars. City Rail Link is a symbol of our ambition for Auckland, and our ambition for New Zealand.