Peak-time road charges: what would they mean for your community?

Could charging for some peak-time journeys help ease Auckland’s congestion? Auckland Council is inviting feedback on three potential Time of Use Charging options, with engagement open 11 November to 11 December 2026.

The options cover the city centre, a wider city fringe area, or a combination of core motorway sections and the city centre. Drivers using the designated roads or crossing charging boundaries at peak times would pay a charge, aimed at reducing congestion and making journeys more reliable.

A key question is fairness. People’s ability to change when or how they travel varies, particularly where affordability, caring responsibilities, work commitments or limited public transport options are involved.

Your feedback can help identify these impacts and shape support for those most affected.

Individuals and community organisations are encouraged to review the options and explain what they could mean for their daily travel and communities.

Feedback can be provided online or in writing, with registered opportunities for eligible organisations to contribute in person.

An online information session on 19 November at 7pm will offer a chance to learn more and ask questions.

No final decision has been made. Any final proposal would require further public consultation.

Read the full background information here Time of Use Charging Engagement Background