Auckland congestion charging: Three options with fees of $2 to $7 each way revealed

Senior Correspondent ·NZ Herald·24 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM7 mins to read‌Auckland City Council is considering a time-of-use congestion charging scheme to reduced congestion on motorways like SH16. Photo / Mike Scott The number of Aucklanders driving into the city centre might come to a screeching halt within five years, as the council reveals its proposed zones and fees for the country’s first congestion charging scheme. Auckland Council has narrowed its proposed scheme to three options, with charges ranging from $2