The current name and a new livery were announced in November 2006 by NZ Bus owner Infratil.

It built and operated the first municipal electric tramway system in New Zealand.

[1] The lockout ended on 25 September when the union withdrew its strike notice.

[2] In April 2016, NZ Bus announced that it would repower several buses with Wrightspeed gas-turbine hybrid powertrains.

After losing the majority of its contracts in the area, the company still operates several routes, including two frequent services, out of its depots in Kaiwharawhara, Kilbirnie, and Karori.