Aranui trial bus service

The 12-month Aranui bus trial starts on Monday, 31 August 2026.

The new trial bus service, Route 110 New Brighton/The Palms via Aranui, will run between New Brighton and The Palms Shopping Centre via Aranui each hour. The Palms Shopping Centre was chosen as the destination, following strong community feedback.

The new trial service will be aligned with other services, allowing for easy connections to wider Christchurch, the city centre and Eastgate Mall. Our public transport team will work with the community to make sure they know where the bus stops are and how to then transfer to a connecting bus for free.

Key stops along the route include: Oram Avenue in New Brighton, Carisbrooke Playground, Aranui Wainoni Community Centre, Pak'nSave on Breezes Road, Burwood Park and The Palms Shopping Centre. Go to the service’s webpage for more details.

Metro fares are $3, or less if you’re eligible for a concession. You can check if you’re eligible and how to apply here. Customers can pay their fares for this service via debit or credit card, Metrocard or cash. You can get a Metrocard from the New Brighton Library, which would be the closest pick-up spot for Eastern residents, or from another Metro agent.

Have questions? Contact the Metro team on 03 366 88 55 or email metro@ecan.govt.nz.


The 12-month Aranui bus trial starts on Monday, 31 August 2026.

The new trial bus service, Route 110 New Brighton/The Palms via Aranui, will run between New Brighton and The Palms Shopping Centre via Aranui each hour. The Palms Shopping Centre was chosen as the destination, following strong community feedback.

The new trial service will be aligned with other services, allowing for easy connections to wider Christchurch, the city centre and Eastgate Mall. Our public transport team will work with the community to make sure they know where the bus stops are and how to then transfer to a connecting bus for free.

Key stops along the route include: Oram Avenue in New Brighton, Carisbrooke Playground, Aranui Wainoni Community Centre, Pak'nSave on Breezes Road, Burwood Park and The Palms Shopping Centre. Go to the service’s webpage for more details.

Metro fares are $3, or less if you’re eligible for a concession. You can check if you’re eligible and how to apply here. Customers can pay their fares for this service via debit or credit card, Metrocard or cash. You can get a Metrocard from the New Brighton Library, which would be the closest pick-up spot for Eastern residents, or from another Metro agent.

Have questions? Contact the Metro team on 03 366 88 55 or email metro@ecan.govt.nz.


Page last updated: 17 Aug 2026, 11:15 AM