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Peak-hour havens
NZ suburbs with a surprisingly fast commute.
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Don't let a long commute stop you from finding your dream home. Some suburbs offer surprisingly fast travel times during peak hour by using alternative transport like trains, ferries, and dedicated busways.
In Auckland, consider New Lynn (train), the North Shore (Northern Busway), or Hobsonville Point (ferry). In Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Wainuiomata are well-connected by train. Christchurch's new motorways have transformed commutes from Rolleston and Kaiapoi.
Use Trade Me's Travel Time Search feature to find properties based on your real-world commute.
Auckland: sailing past the gridlock
Wellington: your all-weather ticket to town
Christchurch: taming the traffic with new arterials
Stop guessing, start planning for your worst-case commute
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