ARTA Media Release

12 September 2007

MAXX out on Air New Zealand Cup rugby

Rugby fans can leave the car at home and catch the bus or train to Eden Park to see Auckland take on Tasman in the Air New Zealand Cup, kicking off at 5.30pm this Saturday.

An additional Southern Line train service will take passengers from Otahuhu to Kingsland station (via Britomart), which is just five minutes’ walk from Eden Park. After the game, an additional train service will depart from Kingsland to take passengers back to Otahuhu, via Britomart and Glen Innes. Normal Saturday train services will operate on the rest of the Western Line, including bus replacements between Waitakere and Henderson

Regular bus routes 23- and 24- run from Victoria Street West approximately every 15 minutes to Sandringham Road by Eden Park.

Dominion Road services (routes 25- and 26-) run approximately every 10 minutes from the St James stop on Queen Street.

Normal bus and train fares from all stations apply.

Passengers are advised to check bus and train timetables carefully before travelling and ensure they allow plenty of time to plan their journeys.

Rugby lovers can get more information about public transport to and from the Air New Zealand Cup game and timetables from MAXX on (09) 366 6400 or at www.maxx.co.nz

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