Te Huia

With a key funding decision due from NZTA in mid February, now is the time to show strong, visible community support for Te Huia and its future growth. This isn’t just about whether the service continues — it’s about how it can grow and connect more communities, now and into the future.

That’s why we’re coming together to Stack the Station at Frankton on Sunday 1st February.

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🚆 Stack the Station

Calling for Golden Triangle by Train – Extending Te Huia to Tauranga

We’ll be gathering to celebrate Te Huia, launch a new petition calling for its future growth, and show decision-makers that people want a connected Golden Triangle by train.

Bring your friends, whānau, signs, smiles, and train love — the more people, the stronger the message.

🕑 Event details

📍 Frankton Station
🗓 Sunday 1 February, 2pm

🎨 Want to go the extra mile?

Join our sign-making workshop on Friday 30th

We’ll be making fun, bold signs and banners you can bring on Sunday

👉 Friday 30th, Trust Waikato, 6.30-8pm, bring cardboard if you have it, snacks provided

Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BpXPMFWQZ/

Te Huia Explainer

What is Te Huia?

Te Huia is the passenger train between Auckland and Hamilton. It launched in 2021 to help connect the two growing cities. It is at the end of a 5-year trial period.

Is Te Huia popular?

The service is popular and is exceeding its weekday patronage targets. It’s popularity also resulted in adding extra services. There’s also plans to add further stations in North Waikato to cater for increased demand.

What are we asking for?

Secure funding for Te Huia.
Extension of the service to Tauranga.

Why should I care about passenger rail?

Rail is a low carbon way to travel. It provides significant economic and social benefits for connecting regions. It’s safe, provides co-benefits for freight, and provides alternative options for when weather events affect our roads. It can be an efficient and affordable way for people to move, and many New Zealanders want rail options. Tour www.thefutureisrail.org for more information.