News & events

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Metro welcomes New Zealand’s first lightweight electric double‑decker bus, boosting capacity with zero emissions.

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026

We want to know what you think about Routes 84 Rolleston Direct West and 85 Rolleston Direct East - what's been your experience?

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Last month, our incident response team discovered a small oil discharge in Addington Brook. We need your help to solve the problem.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Expect up to 10-minute delays on Metro routes 8, 27 and 125 from 5pm Sunday 4 January, with detours, stop changes.

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2025

More frequent Route 7 buses are helping more people get where they need to go. Patronage is up 7% thanks to improved reliability and extra capacity.

Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2025

We will be offering pre-booked event shuttles to Te Kaha Stadium when it opens in April 2026.

Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025

From 1 December, small animals will be allowed on buses in Greater Christchurch, so long as they are properly caged and muzzled (if necessary).

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2025

Paying for bus and ferry services in Greater Christchurch is now easier with the introduction of contactless payments.

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Two Canterbury bus routes, in Timaru and Christchurch, are being boosted to cater to higher demand.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

Read about the best ways to bus to Saturday's Winter Fireworks Spectacular.

Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025

From Monday 7 July 2025, bus and ferry fares will increase for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri. 

Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Woodend has a new bus stop, making it safer for customers boarding and exiting in the area.