Grady Weatherley-Connell

She’s yellow for an amazing reason

#BREAKING #TrainNews: Waikato Regional Council has today welcomed the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Board’s decision to support a 12-month extension of the Waikato-Auckland Te Huia trial.

As we welcome a New Year, we also welcome a new look for NZ Transit Buzz in 2026!

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I think it’s the DX’s which are being replaced with the DM’s unsure around the wagons.

Te Huia Gets a Push SRVs now leading trains on Te Huia, in preparation for increased services

SRVs are now able to lead!

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#FerryNews: Ferry Holdings has released a number of renders of the new Cook Strait Ferries that will replace the existing Interislander fleet.

Ferry Holdings also released maps showing the upgrades and new infrastructure that will be constructed to support the ferries

Thank you.

Where is this from?

#TrainNews: Alstom has been selected to deliver 18 five-car battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains.

The Train fleet is to be named ‘Tūhono’, meaning connect or unite.

The fleet will be manufactured in India by Alstom and are scheduled to enter service from 2030.

The black framing looks fantastic

#FerryNews: Coromandel's CFM is reporting that a trial ferry will operate between Coromandel and Auckland during the upcoming Christmas and Easter periods.

A shuttle will run from Hannaford's Wharf and Coromandel Town for ferry passengers.

HEY! wanna hear me yap about my almost 10 years in media?

Have a listen to my chat with @skyuni123.bsky.social!

#RailNews: The Green Party has launched a petition calling on the Rail Minister Winston Peters to reinstate passenger rail services across the country.

MORE: action.greens.org.nz/restore_rail

Matariki Marvel takes home Best Bus July! Grady Weatherley-Connell has come back with vengeance, taking out the Best Bus title for a second time

BACK WITH ANOTHER WINNING SHOT!

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Not sure how useful this is on the bus if I’m being honest.

If someone in Welly is able to get me a ship I will be very grateful (happy to pay also).

The whole network might not be working but I can see things moving!

Finally completed and hung on the wall!

A chance spotting of DL9383 as it passed its way though Morrinsville late this afternoon.

A mixed bag of depot spotting this afternoon

Bye Eke Panuku

New jumper and a #NewProfilePic

This one doesn’t cover the window.

#TrainNews: An all-around advertising wrap to encourage new Police officers to join the force has been applied to AM714.

The train joins the 5 double-decker buses currently travelling around Auckland.

Pic Josh Rogerson.

129 chugging along the North Auckland Line to Westfield this evening.

New livery, same bus.

Quietly off into the night 🚌

Catching the ‘repowered’ bus (TR3501) this evening.

This bus was a diesel was converted to electric and had been operating in Wellington until recently when it was transferred to Auckland.

Despite getting a fresh livery it still has the Wellington moquette.

I think the time has come to replace our dishwasher.

The door won’t stay shut anymore.