Auckland Transport have increased all bus runs to every 15 minutes, the best route for next year for Students would be the 966.

http://www.birkenheadtransport.co.nz/birkenhead-timetables

Auckland Transport is introducing a new zoning + pricing system which will make it a lot cheaper to travel to Ponsonby !

Child & Student Hop Cards Discount see below.

For example from Beach Haven to Ponsonby a Child fare using AT Hop Card @ $1.73 one way.

Using Hop Card saves 20% on Child's Cash fare !!!