Maungawhau Station Community Liaison Group (CLG) Meeting
17 September 2025
Agenda
Community update
o Helga Sonier
Urban realm & streets
o Opeti Prescott
Fit-out & facilities
o Sylvester de Almeida
Testing & commissioning
o Rachel Blundell
Auckland Council update
o Martin Udale
Questions & Answers
Helga Sonier Community Manager
Community
• VIPs on a train
• CLG hosted for Auckland Transport
• Shifting focus for Link Alliance
• Uptown relationship transition
Next CLG 17 December @ 5:30pm
A celebration
CRL Visitor Centre at Te Manawa
Project Engineer Opeti Prescott
Urban realm
Sylvester de Almeida Maungawhau Fit-out Manager
The last quarter has seen the installation of the giant roller door, lights, audio, hearing loops, and all the architectural features needed to finish off places and spaces.
Station platforms
Both platforms are complete but still fenced off from rail for safety during the testing and commissioning phase.
Ticketing booths and other public facilities are ready to use.
Functional testing will continue and once complete, these facilities can be commissioned.
The SGCC is now occupied by Link Alliance security and train testing teams following final preparations, including painting and decorating.
Rachel Blundell
Head of Communications &
Engagement
Testing & commissioning and wider CRL programme update
Wider CRL programme with AT and KiwiRail:
• Release of network map showing how services will use City Rail
Link and integrate with major rapid bus routes:
• Karanga-a-Hape a key transfer point for E-W and S-C lines
• O-W line will connect Maungawhau to Newmarket
• More new trains have arrived from CAF in Mexico
• Work starting on eight new bridges to replace level crossings in Takaanini and Glen Innes
CRL Testing and Commissioning:
• Testing the Tunnel Ventilation System – with and without trains
• Headway testing completed (timing between trains)
• AOR driver certification and station familiarisation ongoing
• More than 5000km travelled through the CRL tunnels
• Extensive train radio testing completed
• Desktop planning for tests involving emergency services
• Preparations for live tests for normal and degraded operations
Long-term development approach
Auckland Council
Martin Udale
Development sites approach
Oversite Development
• Market as a single precinct
• Foundation Outcomes – sets expectations
• Planning Process - consents
• Land with First Right of Refusal
• Engagement with Iwi
• Market for Development Partner
• Satellite site sales
• Market as sites become available
