350 Tāmaki Makaurau are a fun and diverse group of volunteers.

In 2025, 350 Tāmaki are focusing on pushing for free public transport.

Public transport is a fundamental right, essential for creating equitable and sustainable cities. However, in Auckland, the rising cost of public transport, coupled with worsening congestion, is making it increasingly difficult for residents to access the services they need. The coalition government is considering forcing city councils to find a lot more money to fund Public Transport in their areas. This will add a massive burden onto community members, many of whom are already doing it tough with the cost of living crisis. The extra transport costs will make it harder for them to get to work, school, or other events happening in their area. For some people it will drive them deeper into debt and poverty.

It is likely that there will be a Congestion Charge (or time of use charge) introduced by Auckland Council in the next elected term.

We are pushing for the revenue generated by the Congestion Charge to be put towards climate projects, including supporting the costs of Public Transport in the city. We need to find money from other sources to offset these new costs, in a way that doesn’t put the burden on our communities.

We are promoting Congestion Charging as a solution to the Public Transport cost problem.

Other recent campaigns:

2024: Free Fares for students

We call for free fares for students and urge Universities in Auckland to join the Free Fares Movement.

Providing free fares for students will contribute to a more equitable and accessible transport system in Auckland. With recent fare increases, many students are facing greater financial strain, forcing some to attend most lectures online or cut back on essential expenses like food, which can negatively impact their health. Offering affordable fares would encourage more students to use public transport, addressing these challenges while fostering a fairer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible system. We conducted a survey with 743 students: 85% of respondents stated that they use public transport more than 3 times a week. 70% of respondents would use public transport if it were heavily subsidised. 70% of respondents expressed they would use public transport more if it were affordable. One student shared: "It stops me from coming to campus as often because it seems like it could be more worthwhile for the cost; this means I often miss lectures and fall behind."

2024: Calling on Auckland Airport to End Private Jets

Private jet use is increasing in New Zealand, Climate crisis be damned

You’ll never set foot in one. But its emissions still effect you. Shanti Mathias reports on a campaign to make private jet owners pay for their emissions in some way.

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2023: Genesis Energy climate bill delivery

Generator-retailers delivered “climate bills” highlighting windfall profits

Climate activists with 350 Aotearoa have delivered ginormous ‘climate bills’ to Gentailer (Generator-Retailer) offices across the country, highlighting links between the windfall profits from Gentailers, high power prices and a lack of investment in local clean energy infrastructure.

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2023: Calling on Auckland Council to invest in 100% Homegrown Energy

350 Tāmaki volunteers handover their petition to Auckland Council

After gathering over 450 signatures, we handed over our petition calling on Auckland Council to support our fight for accessible, homegrown energy in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Read the petition here

The 350 crew from Pōneke get up to creative, cool, and effective actions to create action on climate change.

If you live in Pōneke, you will have noticed the increased negativity around cycle lanes recently. Whether it's news articles or public meetings, negative views about cycle lanes are permeating our lives.

Cycle infrastructure is a future-oriented investment that addresses both the climate crisis and other urban challenges, and they help create liveable, thriving cities. However, a small but vocal group of people is blaming cycle lanes for the tough economic conditions we are all experiencing in Wellington, when there is scant evidence for this.

We don't think they represent our community! So we need to show our local leaders that our communities value these cycle lanes. We need Wellington City Council to hold the line against cycling misinformation and push forward to complete Paneke Pōneke - the bike network they’re already committed to. We acknowledge that building cycle lanes, like any other street maintenance or redesign, is disruptive for local businesses and we urge the council to minimise the disruption as much as possible.

The current government is focused on investing money in roads. In the climate emergency we are currently in, we should be investing in cycling and walking infrastructure, as well as public transport, to encourage less reliance on private vehicles.

We’ve been out talking to people in our local communities about the need for cycle lanes and have been sharing their thoughts on our social media. Check them out today!