Dean Evans: Hamilton to Auckland by Te Huia train? Why I’ll stick with my car

OPINION

Hamilton to Auckland by train. I’d seen the news, heard the highs and lows about it, and had been intrigued, if not entirely overwhelmed by its appeal since launch in April 2021; and had
always harboured a passive desire to try it out.

Te Huia, connecting Waikato and Auckland, sounds rather appealing and, for my 120km road trip from home in Hamilton to our NZME Auckland office not far from Sky City tower, the potential to kick-start the work day and not worry about road traffic for once does sound both calming and somewhat pleasing.

Or not.

As a devout, biased car disciple, and part-time misanthrope, I relish time in my own personal capsule, even if that time can stretch over two hours. As editor of the NZ Herald’s motoring section, DRIVEN Car Guide, I am privileged to…