Public transport in New Zealand
Urban bus transport is the main form of public transport in New Zealand. Two of the country's largest cities, Auckland and Wellington, also have suburban rail systems, while some cities also operate local ferry services. There are no rapid transit metros and no remaining tram systems active anywhere in New Zealand, though trams once had a major role in New Zealand's public transport.
Bus in Wellington, the region in New Zealand with the greatest public transport use.
Kekeno, a vessel belonging to Fullers360 Group
An example bus from Auckland, NZ Bus 2114
A typical bus in Dunedin.
Trams in New Zealand were a major form of transport from the 19th century into the mid-20th century. New Zealand's first (horse) tramway was established in 1862 (Nelson), followed by a steam tramway in 1871 (Thames), and the first electric tramway in 1900. In New Zealand railway terminology a bush tramway is an industrial tramway, which usually did not carry passengers.
Vintage Christchurch Boon-built Tram No 178 on the Christchurch Tramway
Auckland Trams, Lower Queen Street, 1919
A Museum of Transport and Technology to Auckland Zoo tram in 2006 – a W-class Melbourne tram
Auckland Electric Tramways – opening of the Newton-Ponsonby section 24 November 1902