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KiwiRail Equipment Failure Holds North Island Rail Network Hostage And Leaves Metlink Passengers In The Lurch
Friday, 28 April 2023, 3:52 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A KiwiRail equipment failure in Auckland is forcing Metlink to run fewer passenger rail services across the Wellington region during May. KiwiRail’s one-and-only specialist rail track evaluation car, which measures tracks so trains can operate ... More >>
Tracey Martin Thanked By Wellington Regional Leadership Committee For Leadership
Friday, 21 April 2023, 11:15 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Honourable Tracey Martin was today thanked by the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee (WRLC), for her role as Independent Chair of the Committee which the former MP is leaving after two years. “On behalf of the Wellington Regional Leadership ... More >>
Greater Wellington Proposes 17.8 Percent Rates Increase
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 4:20 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Public feedback is being sought on Greater Wellington’s Annual Plan 2023/24, which proposes a rates increase of 17.8 percent. This equates to an extra $1.99 per week for the average residential ratepayer. Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter says ... More >>
Bus Driver Wages Increased By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 1:10 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Metlink bus driver wages will increase to an average of $30/hour in urban areas and $28/hour in the regions, following a decision today by Greater Wellington. Chair Daran Ponter says the increase, which will be back paid to 1 April once documentation ... More >>
Sky Stadium Lights, Train Station Solar Panels Powered By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 12:25 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
More than 6,000 energy efficient lights are on track to be installed at Sky Stadium after a grant application was partially approved by Greater Wellington at today’s Council meeting. The Wellington Regional Stadium Trust will receive $750,000 to partly ... More >>
Increased Off-peak Discounts Among Metlink Fare Changes From 1 April
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 4:52 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Off-peak discounts on Metlink bus and train services are among the fare changes being introduced on the Greater Wellington public transport network from Saturday, 1 April 2023. Passengers travelling off-peak and paying by Snapper will receive a ... More >>
Greater Wellington Offers Short-term Grazing At Queen Elizabeth Park
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 3:29 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington has offered a short-term solution to four horse graziers to keep seven horses in Queen Elizabeth Park (QEP) while alternative locations are found. In November last year, Kāpiti Stables Limited and their 15 casual graziers started ... More >>
Amber Toxic Algae Alert For Waikanae River Site
Friday, 10 March 2023, 12:28 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
An amber alert has been issued for the Waikanae River near the old State Highway 1 bridge following the discovery of moderate levels of toxic algae at the site. The amber alert follows a red alert issued downstream at Jim Cooke Park last week and ... More >>
Toxic Algae Red Alert At Waikanae River Site
Friday, 3 March 2023, 1:05 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Dangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Waikanae River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim in the river near Jim Cooke Park. While the monitored site recorded moderate levels of toxic algae, just ... More >>
Greater Wellington Reissued Strong Financial Ratings As It Prepares To Navigate “transformational Changes”
Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 4:41 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
International credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has reissued Greater Wellington’s 'AA+' long-term issuer and local currency and 'A-1+' short-term issuer credit ratings with a stable outlook for the future. “In 2022, Greater Wellington ... More >>
Movin’March Breaks Participation Record For Second Year Running
Monday, 27 February 2023, 1:05 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Schools in the Greater Wellington region are encouraged to sign up for Movin’March with two days left until the programme gets underway and another record number of schools set to take part. “For the 139 (and counting!) registered schools, the ... More >>
First Public Transport Fare Rise In Two Years Balances Inflationary Costs And Affordability
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 11:23 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington will increase standard public transport fares across the region by 6% following a decision at Council today on its Annual Fares Review (AFR). Despite the patronage and farebox challenges of COVID-19, funding efforts to reduce the national ... More >>
Tranzurban’s Ambitious Bus Driver Recruitment Targets On Track
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 2:12 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Tranzurban, one of Metlink’s largest bus operators, has set itself an ambitious target to recruit 75 new drivers by 31 March 2023 and thanks to an increase in local interest, new immigration pathways and two new recruitment campaigns rolling out ... More >>
More Services, Regular Timetable And More Drivers On The Way For Metlink
Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 4:37 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Metlink is adding more services to its temporary January timetable ahead of the reintroduction of its full timetable on 28 January. Tim Shackleton, acting General Manager for Metlink, says the introduction of supplementary buses from today will ... More >>
Reconnect With The Land At Upcoming Battle Hill Farm Day
Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 10:35 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Anniversary weekend activity seekers are invited to attend Greater Wellington’s biggest summer event of the year, Battle Hill Farm Day this Sunday 22 January. Take advantage of the long weekend and get the whānau into the scenic Battle Hill Farm ... More >>
Get Parks Prepared Ahead Of Greater Wellington’s Summer Events Programme
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 11:29 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington is calling on the region to get ‘parks prepared’ ahead of its annual Summer Events programme which spans the region’s network of parks. “With summer approaching, it’s time to swap the screen for sunscreen, trade the tie for ... More >>
Toxic Algae Found In Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River Near Manor Park Golf Course
Friday, 16 December 2022, 3:37 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Swimmers are advised to be cautious while dog owners should keep their pets leashed or avoid Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River by the Manor Park Golf Sanctuary where large amounts of toxic algae have been identified. The site is approximately 600 metres ... More >>
Metlink Welcomes Half Price Fare Extension Ahead Of Community Connect Scheme Rollout
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:07 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Metlink has welcomed the Government’s extension of half price public transport fares until the end of March 2023. The extension, announced by Transport Minister Michael Wood today, is part of the Government’s ongoing investments in public transport ... More >>
Temporary Changes Made To Metlink Rail Services Due To Increased Staff Absence
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 3:06 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Selected Metlink rail services will be either suspended, replaced by buses, or have reduced capacity from Tuesday 13 December until Sunday 29 January 2023 due to a shortage of available staff. Metlink General Manager Samantha Gain said the rail network is ... More >>
Greater Wellington Welcomes Easier Route To Residency For Overseas Bus Drivers
Monday, 12 December 2022, 4:41 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington welcomed news today of a new temporary residence pathway and sector agreement programme that aims to attract more workers into rewarding public transport careers. The programme was announced by Minister Michael Wood as part of ... More >>
