some moves are proceeding to extend tram use in new zealand again. in auckland, the motat line was extended in 2006–07 to reach a second site of the museum, and the former auckland regional council promoted the creation of an auckland waterfront tram line, originally with motat vehicles, but will initially operate former melbourne trams leased from bendigo tramways company limited. the auckland tramway limited opened 6 august 2011 with the support of waterfront auckland (later merged into panuku development auckland) and the new auckland council.