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Māori Constituency Coming To Greater Wellington
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 2:32 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington will establish a Māori constituency for the 2025 local government elections following a decision at council today. The decision made today by the regional council has the unanimous support of Greater Wellington’s mana whenua partners: ... More >>
Kia Ora To Metlink’s Team In Green
Monday, 16 October 2023, 2:37 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Metlink is welcoming eight Warranted Transport Officers (WTOs) to its public transport network for the first time to support passengers with their journeys. The WTOs will be visible on Metlink buses, trains, and ferries, and at stops, stations, and wharves ... More >>
There’s A New Bus In Town!
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 9:32 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A walking bus departing for Berhampore School is providing an active, fun, and colourful way for tamariki to get to class every Friday. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2310/563d2ee3d1d0aa2255e0.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> The bus first hit the pavement ... More >>
Communities Invited To Share Their 30-year Vision For The Region
Monday, 9 October 2023, 11:19 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Planning for an additional 200,000 people and 99,000 more homes for the Wairarapa, Wellington and Horowhenua regions are among the objectives outlined in the Draft Future Development Strategy (FDS), which opens for consultation today. Endorsed by ... More >>
Funding For Electric Bus Depot Welcomed
Friday, 29 September 2023, 11:11 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A new depot with charging infrastructure to support Wellington’s growing fleet of electric buses is a step closer thanks to government funding to create a healthier future for communities. To help accelerate the decarbonisation of its bus fleet, ... More >>
Metlink Bus Detours Due To Parliament Protest
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 12:01 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Bus passengers in Wellington city are advised that some buses are likely to be disrupted for several days due to road closures and planned protest activity near Parliament. From Wednesday 27 September, detours are in effect for routes 14, 22, 81, and 84 ... More >>
Wheels Of Change Firmly On Track As Procurement Partner Announced For Wellington And Horizons Hybrid Trains
Friday, 22 September 2023, 10:38 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington has announced WSP as its procurement partner for the purchase of Lower North Island hybrid trains today. In April, the Government agreed to purchase 18 four-car, tri-mode trains, and associated infrastructure, for the Wairarapa and ... More >>
Bus Stops, Notable Locations To Be Announced Onboard Metlink Buses
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 4:10 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
New technology announcing upcoming bus stops and points of interest on bus routes is being rolled out on Metlink buses following successful testing earlier this year. Linked to bus GPS, the technology will make Wellington public transport more accessible, ... More >>
Satisfaction With Public Transport Network Down, Trip Satisfaction Steady
Thursday, 14 September 2023, 6:17 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Satisfaction with the Wellington region’s public transport network has dropped, but trip satisfaction remains high, according to an independent survey commissioned by Metlink. The results of the annual Passenger Satisfaction Survey were presented ... More >>
Metlink Exploring ‘Flexible’ Public Transport Option
Thursday, 14 September 2023, 1:04 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Digging another tunnel to Karori and converting the existing tunnel into a viaduct were among options considered to improve Route 2 bus passenger capacity before Metlink decided on this month’s articulated bus trial. The short and long lists of options ... More >>
Metlink Renews Wellington Rail Contract With Transdev
Friday, 8 September 2023, 3:10 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Metlink trains will continue to be run by Transdev through to 2031, following an extension of the Rail Partnering Contract. Metlink Group Manager Samantha Gain said the extension, agreed on 28 August, was significant, bringing the partnership and ... More >>
Greater Wellington Shares Short-term And Long-term Visions For Johnsonville Transport Hub
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 2:27 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington has shared its short- and long-term visions for a Johnsonville transport hub with Wellington City Council, as the regional council prepares for increased patronage over the next ten years. The short-term solution is subject to ... More >>
Bold Climate Action Endorsed By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 12:49 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Changes to Climate Emergency Action Plans have been endorsed today by Greater Wellington’s Climate Committee, including actions to investigate renewable energy sources and to build a carbon storage tracking system for forests and wetlands. The 10-point ... More >>
Review Of KiwiRail Equipment Failure Welcomed By Greater Wellington
Friday, 1 September 2023, 3:36 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A rapid review following the failure of KiwiRail equipment that almost brought Wellington passenger services to a standstill in May has been called eye-opening by Greater Wellington. The independent review was prompted by the failure of KiwiRail’s EM80 ... More >>
Melling Line Temporary Closure Endorsed By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 2:39 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington councillors have endorsed the closure of the Melling Line for up to 18 months from July 2024 to make way for the construction of vital infrastructure for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi delivering RiverLink. Melling Station and its ... More >>
Communities To Have Their Say On Bringing Bus Infrastructure Back Into Public Ownership
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 11:49 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington agreed at a Council meeting today to consult with communities on bringing bus infrastructure back into public ownership as part of its upcoming Long Term Plan process in 2024. Currently, key public transport assets such as depots, ... More >>
Trains Replaced By Buses During Rail Union Meeting
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 10:42 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Off peak rail passengers in the Wellington region will face longer travel times as buses replace trains from 9am to 3pm on Thursday 24 August. Unionised members of Metlink rail operator, Transdev, will be attending their annual union meeting ... More >>
Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington support acceleration of major LGWM projects
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 6:57 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council have thrown their support behind announcements today that the Government will be looking to accelerate long delayed transport solutions for the city. As part of the Government’s Draft ... More >>
Metlink's Accessibility Action Plan Lays Foundation For A More Inclusive Public Transport Network
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 11:07 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Metlink is taking significant steps towards enhancing accessibility on its network through its newly proposed Accessibility Action Plan, presented to regional councillors at this morning’s meeting of the Transport Committee. Greater Wellington Transport ... More >>
Taranaki Whānui And Greater Wellington Find Co-governance Success Protecting Te Taiao In The Parangarahu Lakes Area
Tuesday, 15 August 2023, 3:57 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
On Saturday 5 August, the Rōpū Tiaki (guardianship group) for the Parangarahu Lakes Area gathered with Taranaki Whānui whānau to plant 400 native plants around Cameron Ridge, and place a rāhui protecting Tūturiwhatu / banded dotterel breeding ... More >>
