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Report monitors trends in region’s transport
Friday, 29 September 2006, 3:58 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Road congestion and the number of cars travelling into central Wellington during the morning commuter period have decreased, according to findings in the latest Regional Land Transport Strategy Annual Monitoring Report released today by Greater Wellington ... More >>
Purchase of 58 new passenger rail carriages
Friday, 22 September 2006, 10:49 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
“The process of purchasing new passenger trains for Wellington has begun,” said Greater Wellington Regional Council Chairman Ian Buchanan. More >>
New constituency boundaries for Greater Wellington
Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 10:56 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted to introduce new constituency and representation arrangements for the 2007 Local Government elections. More >>
Prominent Wellingtonians for Economic Strategy
Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:45 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Five prominent Wellingtonians have been appointed to an interim committee to take forward the Wellington Regional Strategy process. More >>
Start dates for Metlink fare increases clarified
Thursday, 24 August 2006, 9:06 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council today apologised for any confusion caused by information on next month’s fare increases for Metlink bus and train services and announced a special deal for advance purchases of September monthly and quarterly ... More >>
Investment in public transport set to double
Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 3:00 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is doubling its investment in the region’s public transport system over the next ten years as the number of people using public transport continues to grow. More >>
Whitebait don’t like muddy waters
Friday, 18 August 2006, 4:35 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The good news is the whitebait season is upon us. The bad news is that whitebait populations do not like muddy, turbid waters. More >>
1500 donated trees to be planted by volunteers
Friday, 18 August 2006, 3:34 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
1500 native trees and plants have been donated for a major planting project to enhance an area of the Kaitoke Regional Park. The planting project is being undertaken by the Greater Wellington Regional Council and has received funding for the plants from ... More >>
Hilton hotel resource consent
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 2:56 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The hearing on the proposal to construct a five star Hilton Hotel has adjourned four weeks after it commenced. Almost 1000 submissions were received on the proposal, with 155 in support, 3 conditional, 2 neutral and 834 in opposition. More >>
Road closures – update no.9
Friday, 21 July 2006, 4:22 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Drivers are urged to take extreme care on all roads and drive to the conditions. Contractors are working hard across the region to make flood areas visible with safety cones and signage. Public are asked not to remove safety cones from the affected ... More >>
Road closures – update no.8
Friday, 21 July 2006, 3:50 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Drivers are urged to take extreme care on all roads and drive to the conditions. Contractors are working hard across the region to make flood areas visible with safety cones and signage. Public are asked not to remove safety cones from the affected ... More >>
Surface flooding in Wairarapa – update 6
Friday, 21 July 2006, 11:10 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Heavy rain has caused widespread surface flooding throughout Wairarapa, particularly in south eastern areas. The heavy rainfall warning has been lifted but the latest MetService forecast is predicting light, southerly showers over the next 24 hours, ... More >>
Widespread surface flooding in Wairarapa
Friday, 21 July 2006, 11:00 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Heavy rain is causing widespread surface flooding throughout Wairarapa particularly in south eastern areas. Greater Wellington staff are continually assessing the situation and closely monitoring river levels. More >>
Widespread surface flooding in Wairarapa update 5
Friday, 21 July 2006, 9:59 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Heavy rain has caused widespread surface flooding throughout Wairarapa, particularly in south eastern areas. Rain is easing but the latest MetService forecast is predicting southerly showers over the next 24 hours, from 8.00am this morning. More >>
Widespread surface flooding in Wairarapa
Friday, 21 July 2006, 9:58 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
http://www.gw.govt.nz Greater Wellington is the promotional name of the Wellington Regional Council News release 3:00pm, 20 July 2006 More >>
Bus and train fares to rise on 4 September
Friday, 21 July 2006, 12:07 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Bus and train fares will rise on 4 September 2006, Greater Wellington Regional Council has confirmed. Train fares will increase by an average of 15% and bus fares will increase by varying amounts. At the same time, new fare boundaries will come into ... More >>
Road Closures – update no.7
Friday, 21 July 2006, 12:03 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Local councils continue to monitor roads and public are advised to contact their local district council office for more detailed information on road closures. More >>
Wairarapa flood event – update no. 13
Friday, 7 July 2006, 4:34 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings for Wairarapa at 8.30am this morning. The weather across the region is fine with a few cloudy periods and Northwesterlies developing. More >>
Wairarapa update 12 – Weather Warnings Lifted
Friday, 7 July 2006, 9:31 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings for the region at 8.30am this morning. Greater Wellington staff continues to closely monitor river levels throughout the region More >>
Wairarapa flood event - update no. 11
Friday, 7 July 2006, 9:20 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington staff continues to closely monitor river levels throughout the Wairarapa following heavy rain yesterday and today. The latest MetService report is predicting the rain should start to ease and move off towards the south. More >>
