Posts by BUSIT
2469 days ago

A better bus service for our Huntly, Ohinewai and Te Kauwhata neighbours!

The Team from BUSIT

Hi there neighbours! Thank you for your feedback on how we can improve the 21 Northern Connector bus route! We are excited to say that improved bus services are coming your way from Monday 1 April.

What you need to know:
 The 21 Northern Connector is now extending further into Huntly. The service will still run hourly weekdays to Huntly Main Street but will then continue on and service Huntly East and West every alternate trip.
 The Huntly Internal service will now no longer operatedue to the Northern Connector service extending into Huntly East and West.
 The 21 Northern Connector will now have extended operating hours during weekdays. With the first service leaving Hamilton and Huntly at 6am and travelling through until 7.50pm from Hamilton and 6.57pm from Huntly Main Street. Please note there will be no longer be a 9pm service from the Transport Centre via the Base on Thursday nights.
 The new Comet bus service launches on Monday 1st April which runs between the hospital and the Base via the CBD every 15 mins (weekdays) and half hourly (evenings/ weekends). This service will replace the Transport Centre to Base separate trip on the 21 Northern Connector.
 The Te Kauwhata service will now travel via Ohinewai - this means the service will leave Te Kauwhata 10 minutes earlier in the morning at 6.50am.

21 Northern connector double decker news:
From Monday 1 April the double decker bus will start on the Huntly/Horotiu Assist route which will mean timetable and route changes.
 The bus will now leave Huntly 20 minutes earlier at 7am.
 The Huntly Assist and the Horotiu Assist routes are combining.
 Bus will arrive at Horotiu around 7:30am.
 The bus will travel via Wairere Dr and Hukanui/Peachgrove Rd. This means that Clarkin Rd and River Rd will not be served. Fairfield Intermediate and Fairfield College students will now need to walk to stops on Peachgrove Rd.

Please check the timetable before travelling as many times have changed. Find out everything you need to know to travel with us here or call us on 0800 205 305.

See you on board the 21 Northern Connector! Find out more

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4 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
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16 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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16 hours ago

The Summer Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

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