City Rail Link 'First Look' events

Name: City Rail Link 'First Look' events
Start: 2026-08-09
End: 2026-08-31
Location: Auckland

The City Rail Link (CRL) 'First Look' events are a series of public weekend open days taking place in August 2026 at new CRL stations in Auckland, New Zealand. These events offer the public an opportunity to explore the stations before their official opening, featuring food, busking, and community performances.

Date: Aug 9-31, 2026
Location: Auckland

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Event summary

Highlights

Opportunity to see inside new City Rail Link stations before official opening.
Enjoy community performances, including kapa haka.
Food and activities available in surrounding streets.
Experience the architecturally striking Maungawhau Station.

The City Rail Link (CRL) 'First Look' events are public weekend open days held in August 2026, allowing Aucklanders to explore the new CRL stations ahead of their official opening. The first of these events took place at the new Maungawhau Station (formerly Mount Eden Station), located between Mount Eden and Eden Terrace.

Attendees can experience the architecturally striking Maungawhau Station, which combines world-class transport infrastructure with design inspired by the surrounding volcanic landscape and cultural connections. The events include various activities such as food vendors in the surrounding streets, busking, and community performances, including a local school kapa haka group. Tickets are free, and people planning to attend should apply ahead.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Maungawhau Station; www.rnz.co.nz
Area for browsing nearby events: Auckland

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.