A new public transport pass designed for business events delegates will make it easier to explore Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, supporting a more connected and sustainable visitor experience.
The Hui Pass was developed by Auckland Transport in partnership with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s business events arm, Auckland Convention Bureau. It offers eligible business delegates unlimited bus and train travel for up to five days during their stay.
Launched at MEETINGS 2026, Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier business events tradeshow held at the New Zealand International Convention Centre from 16 to 18 June, the Hui Pass responds to strong demand from Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) and international visitors for a streamlined, cost-effective way to move around the region.
Rachel Cara, Group Manager of Public Transport Operations at Auckland Transport, says the Hui Pass reflects the feedback of surveyed international business events delegates, where 70 per cent indicated they are very likely to use public transport during their stay.
“The Hui Pass meets the needs of a growing visitor market and supports global competitiveness. Importantly, it helps reduce congestion and emissions, while supporting Auckland’s climate goals.”
Auckland Transport in partnership with Auckland Convention Bureau conducted a survey and trial amongst business events delegates, which showed strong interest, uptake and usage, with 83 per cent of collected passes used and an average of 9.1 trips per card, demonstrating clear demand for this product.
Rachel Cara says the Hui Pass is focused on making public transport easier for delegates.
“The Hui Pass is designed to make getting around Auckland simple and intuitive for delegates, removing barriers to using public transport. With an easy way to travel between venues and across the city, they can spend less time thinking about transport and more time experiencing Auckland.”
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is expected to host around 300,000 business events delegates annually, with numbers expected to grow following the opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). International delegates are high-value visitors spending an average of $2000 per visit, 72 per cent more than average international visitors.
Ken Pereira, Head of Business Events at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited says the Hui Pass will help power the next chapter for business events in Tāmaki Makaurau.
“With the opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre to complement our existing venues such as the Aotea Centre, and the City Rail Link strengthening connectivity, Auckland is entering a new era for business events. The Hui Pass supports this by enabling seamless, more sustainable travel.
“By removing barriers to public transport, the Hui Pass helps delegates spend less time navigating logistics and more time engaging with Auckland’s events, culture and hospitality. It makes it easy to move between venues, accommodation and experiences across the region.”
The Hui Pass is a five-day public transport pass priced at $20 per delegate, available to event organisers for bulk purchase, providing unlimited travel on bus and train services. If a delegate remains in Auckland beyond the five-day period, the card can be topped up and used in the same way as an AT HOP card, including for ferry services and continued bus and train travel.
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