Level crossings in New Zealand

There are over 3,000 level crossings in New Zealand, with about 1,330 being publicly maintained by KiwiRail as of 2013. Of these, 275 level crossings were protected by flashing red lights, bells, and half-arm barriers; and 421 level crossings are protected by flashing red lights and bells only. The remainder are controlled by "Stop & Give Way" signs. Level crossings are the responsibility of rail infrastructure owner KiwiRail Network, the NZ Transport Agency, and if the crossing is on a local road, the local city or district council. Much like Australia, New Zealand employs American-made crossing warning equipment. There were also in 2013 some 110 stand-alone public pedestrian level crossings; and some private level crossings, which are the responsibility of the land owner.

In 2010, the government contributed $1 million per year to upgrading level crossings.

In 2023, Auckland Transport said that it proposed to close or upgrade all 45 level crossings in Auckland within 30 years, and with an increase in the frequency of suburban trains some level crossings could be closed for up to 45 minutes per hour in the peak period.