Aranui’s new trial bus service to start on 31 August 2026

Aranui’s new trial bus service, Route 110 New Brighton/The Palms via Aranui, will start in two weeks’ time, on Monday, 31 August 2026.  

The service will run between New Brighton and The Palms Shopping Centre via Aranui each hour. The Palms Shopping Centre was chosen as the destination, following strong community feedback. 

Key stops for the new trial service include: Oram Avenue in New Brighton, Carisbrooke Playground, Aranui Wainoni Community Centre, Pak'nSave on Breezes Road, Burwood Park and The Palms Shopping Centre. Go to the service’s webpage for more details. 

For those who live in the East, please make the most of this service. How well it’s used during the trial is one of the key measures we’ll use to decide the long-term future of the service.  

We’ll have Metro ambassadors out and about over the first week of the trial, so if you’re newer to bussing, or haven’t done so in a while, please ask them for assistance. They’re there to help. 

Metro fares are $3, or less if you’re eligible for a concession. You can check if you’re eligible and how to apply here. 

Customers can pay their fares for this service via debit or credit card, Metrocard or cash. You can get a Metrocard from the New Brighton Library, which would be the closest pick-up spot for Eastern residents, or from one of the other Metro agents.  

The trial service is set to run for 12 months. If you have any questions about the new service or how to use it, you can contact the Metro team on 03 366 88 55 or email metro@ecan.govt.nz.