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Land Critical For Conservation Purchased By Greater Wellington
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 10:07 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
“With over 1000 hectares of precious native bush including old-growth, environmentally significant wetlands and stunning coastal views, the station has been purchased for the people of our region,” Cr Ponter says. More >>
En Route To Electric: 16 New Electric Buses Join Metlink Fleet
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 12:48 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington transport chair Thomas Nash says the new electric buses mark another step towards achieving the council’s carbon reduction goals. More >>
Public Transport Private Share Targets Adopted In Wellington
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 4:00 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The interim targets are 23.9% in financial year (FY) 2024/25 and 25.1% in FY 2025/26, and include an indicative target of 25.7% for FY 2026/27. More >>
Extra Train And Bus Capacity For Hurricanes Vs Crusaders Game
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 6:24 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink recommends using a Snapper card to tag on and off, instead of cash, to make the most of discounted fares. More >>
Public Transport Alternatives To Mitigate Melling Station Closure
Friday, 4 April 2025, 9:21 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Bus routes 145 and 149 that link suburbs in the western hills to Melling Station will be rerouted or extended to connect passengers with the Hutt Valley Line at Waterloo Station, where fares to Wellington are the same as from Melling. More >>
Metlink To Provide Extra Public Transport For FIFA Qualifiers
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 5:08 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Core bus routes will have increased capacity, and the East-by-West ferry will be running at standard operating times. More >>
Have Your Say On The Future Of Wellington’s Water Services
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 10:41 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington is presenting a new, multi-council-owned organisation that would take ownership of public drinking water and wastewater networks. The organisation, Wellington Water Limited, would continue maintaining infrastructure and managing More >>
Metlink Encourages Passengers To Plan Ahead During Union Meeting
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:07 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink advises passengers to plan ahead between 11am and 2pm, when drivers will be attending the meeting. More >>
High Levels Of Toxic Algae At Silverstream Bridge – Dogs And People Should Avoid Contact With Water
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 4:21 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington advises people not to swim or let their dogs near the water at the Silverstream area of Te Awa Kairangi. Dog walkers should ensure their dogs do not scavenge anything from the riverbanks that may be contaminated. More >>
Metlink Encourages Passengers To Plan Ahead During Union Meeting
Monday, 17 March 2025, 2:43 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink advises passengers to plan ahead between 10am and 1:30pm, when drivers will be attending the meeting. More >>
Upcoming Easter And ANZAC Rail Closure
Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:27 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Buses will replace most rail services, and with different timetables in place, it will be important to check the Metlink app or website for changes to your usual service. More >>
Toxic Algae In Lake Wairarapa Moana – Dogs And People Should Avoid Contact With Water
Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:24 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Dogs showing signs of lethargy, excessive panting, tremors or seizures should be taken to the vet immediately. If exposed to the algae, people are advised to call Healthline, especially if experiencing symptoms such as nausea, skin irritation, ... More >>
Rainbow Bus Connection In Downtown Wellington
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 1:37 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The bus stop embellishment enhances Wellington’s reputation as a city that welcomes diversity says Greater Wellington transport committee chair Thomas Nash. More >>
These Schools Are Made For Walkin’… And Wheelin’
Friday, 28 February 2025, 2:11 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The Greater Wellington initiative works with schools to encourage students to walk, bike, scoot and take other modes of active and sustainable transport during the month of March. More >>
Metlink To Provide Extra Public Transport For Hurricanes Vs Blues
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 4:16 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Trains will have extra capacity before and after the game and the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti and Johnsonville lines will be running with extra services added after the game. More >>
Maintaining Services While Reducing Rates Pressure Proposed In Greater Wellington Annual Plan
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 3:27 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The regional council is seeking feedback on the plan, which contains new provisions for Local Water Done Well and the upcoming Māori Constituency Referendum as required by central government. More >>
Bus Corridors, Paying For Park And Ride And Pets On Public Transport Up For Consultation In Wellington Plan
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 3:24 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter says the plan proposes affordable investments that improve the passenger experience and encourage people away from using private vehicles. More >>
Metlink Fares To Increase By 2.2% From 1 July 2025
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 12:44 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The decision was made to increase fares in line with inflation and keep rates affordable, and continuing an off-peak discount ensures passengers still benefit when travelling outside peak hours. More >>
Extreme Fire Risk In Parangarahu Lakes And Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui Causes Park Closure
Monday, 17 February 2025, 2:55 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The parks are closed between 1pm and 9pm when fire risk is at its highest. The Ridge Track in Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui is completely closed until further notice. In Parangarahu Lakes, areas with limited options for escape remain closed. Visitors ... More >>
Feedback Sought On Masterton Flood Risk Management Planning
Monday, 17 February 2025, 1:50 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Parts of the Masterton urban area are at risk from flooding in a 1% AEP flood (a flood that has a 1:100 chance of occurring in any given year) and severe weather events are likely to become more unpredictable and hazardous due to climate change. More >>
