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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 >>
Greater Wellington And Wellington Airport Unlock Land For Sustainable Public Transport
Monday, 12 December 2022, 3:05 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington has signed a long term lease with Wellington Airport to secure nearly two hectares of land in Rongotai to enable Metlink to explore a range of public transport infrastructure options that could aid the growth of services in the region ... More >>
Greater Wellington Introduces Te Tiriti O Waitangi Komiti As Part Of New Committee Structure Line-up
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 10:42 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington introduced a new Te Tiriti o Waitangi Komiti as part of its committee structure and chair announcements at a Council meeting today. Councillor Daran Ponter, Chair of Greater Wellington, said Te Tiriti o Waitangi Komiti will help build genuine ... More >>
Wheels Up For Fourteenth Edition Of Student Walk And Wheel Initiative
Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 11:41 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Early bird registrations are now open for Movin’March, Greater Wellington’s month-long initiative encouraging students to walk or wheel to school. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2211/67ce3ea810987621a01e.jpeg" ... More >>
Greater Wellington Strongly Endorses Call For Government Co-funding On Flood Protection In View Of Climate Report
Monday, 21 November 2022, 12:29 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington’s just released, Climate change projections for west of Wellington’s Tararua and Remutaka Ranges, shows the urgency of bringing government co-funding into flood protection schemes, says chair Daran Ponter. The report paints an alarming ... More >>
Talk To Us About Wairarapa’s New Draft Flood Maps
Monday, 14 November 2022, 4:10 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Three new draft flood maps covering Carterton’s Mangatārere Steam, Masterton’s Waipoua River and reaches and some tributaries of the Upper Ruamāhanga – will be on display between 19-27 November at various locations in Wairarapa. The maps ... More >>
Snapper On Rail Launched On Metlink Rail Network
Monday, 14 November 2022, 1:47 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Electronic ticketing system Snapper has been launched on the Wellington rail network, giving all Metlink train customers a contactless, electronic payment option for the first time. Following a successful 12-month trial on the Johnsonville line, Snapper ... More >>
‘Bus-staches’ To Boost Fundraising Effort
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 11:36 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
In support of Movember, Metlink buses operated by NZ Bus will again be donning a ‘facial’ feature during the month of November. Supporting the initiative for a second year running, Metlink General Manager Samantha Gain is all for the giant ... More >>
Greater Wellington Welcomes Government Contribution To Driver Wages And Conditions
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 6:38 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington welcomed news today that $61m from Government's Budget 2022 will help lift bus driver wages and working conditions across the country. Chair of Greater Wellington, Daran Ponter, says lifting wages is one of the first steps to making ... More >>
Greater Wellington And Metlink Welcome National Ticketing Solution Milestone
Friday, 21 October 2022, 11:03 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington and Metlink welcomed news today that Cubic has been chosen to deliver the next stage of the National Ticketing Solution. At the contract signing with Cubic today Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Transport, outlined how the National ... More >>
Air Quality Improves As EV Bus Numbers Increase
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 9:05 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A new report from Greater Wellington’s Environmental Science team shows the positive impact Metlink’s EV buses are having on Wellington’s air quality along the Golden Mile, leading both to positive health benefits and climate change mitigation. The ... More >>
Greater Wellington On Track To Expand Casual Horse-riding Facilities In Queen Elizabeth Park
Monday, 17 October 2022, 3:28 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington is rebalancing equestrian recreation in Queen Elizabeth Park, ceasing most horse grazing in favour of expanding casual horse riding and trekking facilities while implementing its policy of restoring the natural environment of ... More >>
One Planted Every Four Seconds, Planting Seasons Yield Impressive Numbers
Monday, 17 October 2022, 9:28 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A plant was put in the ground every four seconds around the Wellington Region during Greater Wellington’s 2021 and 2022 winter planting seasons. Numbers released by Greater Wellington show that over 400,000 plants found new homes between June and ... More >>
67 Trips On Wellington City Bus Routes To Be Temporarily Suspended
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 3:50 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
From Monday 17 October, 67 trips on Metlink’s bus network will be temporarily suspended to improve the reliability of service for bus customers during the national driver shortage. Morning and afternoon peak trips will be suspended across 14 Wellington ... More >>
Snapper On Rail Network Wide By End November
Monday, 3 October 2022, 11:22 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Electronic ticketing will be available across Metlink’s entire rail network by 27 November. Snapper payments will be accepted on the Kāpiti Line from 12 November and on the Hutt Valley, Melling and Wairarapa Lines from 27 November. Metlink General ... More >>
Metlink Services Will Operate To A Sunday Timetable On Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
Friday, 23 September 2022, 3:18 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Metlink bus, train and ferry services will operate to a Sunday timetable on Monday 26 September during the public holiday marking the passing of the Queen. Travellers are advised to “know before you go” and should check the latest timetable and ... More >>
Porirua City Council Put In Place New Process To Tackle Spicer Landfill Odour Reports
Friday, 23 September 2022, 9:13 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Porirua City Council is putting in a range of new efforts to help make community members’ odour reports for Spicer Landfill easier and provide greater data for the city council. From 8am Tuesday 27 September, Spicer Landfill odour issues should ... More >>
