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Peak-hour havens
NZ suburbs with a surprisingly fast commute.
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Some NZ suburbs have surprisingly fast peak-hour commutes thanks to smart transport options, letting you bypass gridlock.
In Auckland, New Lynn (train), the North Shore (busway), and Hobsonville Point (ferry) offer quick city access. Wellington's trains make Taita and Wainuiomata reliable options. In Christchurch, new motorways have transformed commutes from Rolleston and Kaiapoi.
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Auckland: sailing past the gridlock
Wellington: your all-weather ticket to town
Christchurch: taming the traffic with new arterials
Stop guessing, start planning for your worst-case commute
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