Route Updates
Halswell Rd closed bus stops - no detour (from 1/05/2024 until further notice)
There will be several closed and temporary bus stops along Halswell Rd due to the road improvements currently underway and estimated to take two and a half years. These will impact Route 7 passengers as well as some other routes that use Halswell Rd.
Please take note of the signs installed by contractors at the closed stops, directing you to the nearest stop/temporarily placed stop. Allow for additional time to get to your stop in case stops have been moved as the road works progress.
Please safely signal to your bus when it approaches, especially if visibility is restricted. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For the latest information on these works, please visit this website: NZTA Halswell Rd improvements.
Detour for Te Kaha Stadium Events road closures (from 25/04/2026 until 25/04/2026)
On Saturday 25th April there will be road closures in the city for the Te Kaha stadium events that will require the Route 7 service to detour from its usual route between the hours of 8:30pm to midnight. Please be aware that delays may occur due to traffic in the area.
Buses travelling northbound towards the Gloucester St will have no detour required, but will follow instructions at closure points on Manchester St. Please note that buses will not be servicing the Manchester SuperStops while events are on. All pick-ups/drop-offs will happen at the Interchange.
Buses travelling southbound towards the Bus Interchange will have no detour required, but will follow instructions at closure points on Manchester St. Please note that buses will not be servicing the Manchester SuperStops while events are on. All pick-ups/drop-offs will happen at the Interchange.
Several stops will be affected during this detour. Find out if your stop is affected by viewing the detour map.
Detour for Te Kaha Stadium Events road closures (from 26/04/2026 until 26/04/2026)
On Sunday 26th April there will be road closures in the city for the Te Kaha stadium events that will require the Route 7 service to detour from its usual route between the hours of 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Please be aware that delays may occur due to traffic in the area.
Buses travelling northbound towards the Gloucester St will have no detour required, but will follow instructions at closure points on Manchester St. Please note that buses will not be servicing the Manchester SuperStops while events are on. All pick-ups/drop-offs will happen at the Interchange.
Buses travelling southbound towards the Bus Interchange will have no detour required, but will follow instructions at closure points on Manchester St. Please note that buses will not be servicing the Manchester SuperStops while events are on. All pick-ups/drop-offs will happen at the Interchange.
Several stops will be affected during this detour. Find out if your stop is affected by viewing the detour map.
Detour for Anzac Day Parade road closures – Halswell (from 25/04/2026 until 25/04/2026)
On Saturday 25th April there will be road closures in Halswell that will require the Route 7 service to detour from its usual route between the hours of 7:30am to 10:30am
Buses travelling westbound towards Halswell will follow the normal route to Halswell Rd, turn right on Lillian St, and turn left on Wales St to resume the normal route.
Buses travelling eastbound towards Queenspark will follow the normal route to Wales St, turn right on Lillian St, and turn left on Halswell Rd to resume the normal route.
Several stops will be affected during this detour. Find out if your stop is affected by viewing the detour map.