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Pest Control Count Climbs As Communities Continue Culling
Monday, 27 July 2026, 3:16 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
11,578 pest animals were culled by staff last year, the highest number controlled by the regional council in the last five years. 40% were rabbits, 20% wild goats, 10% possums and 9% hares. More >>
A Million Native Trees Planted In Regional Parks, Recloaking Papatūānuku
Friday, 24 July 2026, 3:27 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Council Chair Daran Ponter says the programme is about working with the community to restore ecosystems that sustain wildlife and forests that protect the climate. More >>
Voting Opens In Wairarapa By-Election
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 3:47 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Voting will be conducted by postal vote, using Single Transferable Vote (STV), with candidates listed in random order. More >>
Wild Weather, Bridge Damage Underscore Need For Flood Protection Co-Funding
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 3:16 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Te Uru Kahika Principal Advisor Flood Risk Management Graeme Campbell says ongoing co-funding would help protect critical infrastructure, food production and local economies. More >>
Greater Wellington Reviewing Flood Protection And Resilience In South Wairarapa
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 5:02 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Chair of Greater Wellington's Environment and Climate Committee, Cr Quentin Duthie, says the events have reinforced the need for a collaborative and long-term approach to flood protection. More >>
Extra Trains For All Blacks Vs Italy; Rail Lines Mostly Open On Matariki Weekend
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 3:38 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
On game day, an extra harbour ferry sailing is scheduled to leave Queens Wharf at about 7.30pm to take fans home. Bookings are required on the East by West website. More >>
Council Balances Rates Increase With Achieving Long-Term Community Outcomes
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 3:20 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter says councillors were mindful of upcoming reforms, but the communities’ needs guided decision making. More >>
Extra Public Transport And Free Travel For Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:36 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Fans can use their game ticket to travel on public transport to and from the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs at Hnry Stadium on Saturday 20 June. Simply show your ticket when travelling on Metlink trains or buses. ... More >>
Tax-free Public Transport Arrives In Wellington Region
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 12:12 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Employees can ask their employer to consider joining Extraordinary to make public transport more affordable and save on personal fuel costs. More >>
Extra Public Transport For Hurricanes’ Qualifying Final
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 12:46 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The Wairarapa and Melling lines will run to their usual timetables, with no extra post-match services planned. More >>
Council Enters Transfer Agreement With Tiaki Wai – The Final Step In Establishing New Water Organisation
Friday, 29 May 2026, 4:04 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington Deputy Chair Ros Connelly says the decision both gives effect to past council decisions to establish Tiaki Wai and highlights the flaws within the national reform model. More >>
Budget 2026 Rail Funding Commended But Sustained Investment Required
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 6:11 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington Public Transport Committee Chair Cr Ros Connelly says sustained investment in the Crown’s rail infrastructure is critical to improving day-to-day services for Metlink passengers. More >>
Contactless Payments Restored On Metlink Buses
Sunday, 24 May 2026, 6:31 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink apologises for the disruption caused and thanks passengers for their understanding. More >>
Metlink Passengers Advised To Plan Ahead For King’s Birthday Rail Closures
Friday, 22 May 2026, 1:38 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Rail services on all lines will be replaced by buses from Saturday 30 May to Monday 1 June 2026, as work continues to create a modern, reliable network ahead of the introduction of the new Tūhono trains in 2029. More >>
Nominations For Wairarapa By-Election Open Thursday May 14
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 11:56 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The by-election follows an extraordinary vacancy created by the recent passing of Councillor Adrienne Staples. The by-election will elect a Councillor to represent the Wairarapa for the remainder of the 2025–28 triennium. More >>
Fares Increasing 3.1 Percent On 15 May 2026
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 1:23 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
“We are also having to balance fiscal responsibility and funding constraints with affordability, ensuring our fare revenue meets targets set by NZTA.” More >>
Milestone For Future Metlink Bus Service Contracts And Continuity
Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:25 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Unlike previous procurement rounds, the new approach is phased in tranches, with carefully considered requirements that reflect Greater Wellington’s priorities. More >>
Greater Wellington Backs Increased Rail Use During Fuel Supply Crisis
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 3:21 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Rail is one of the most fuelefficient ways to move goods across Aotearoa New Zealand and plays a critical role in keeping supply chains moving when fuel is constrained. More >>
Greater Wellington Announces Train Maintenance Depot Investment In Masterton
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 5:11 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Pascal Dupond, Managing Director of Alstom Australia and New Zealand, says he is looking forward to bringing Alstom’s maintenance expertise to New Zealand. More >>
Extra Public Transport For Warriors Anzac Day Game Before Rail Upgrades
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 11:41 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
From Sunday 26 – Monday 27 April Wellington rail network upgrades continue with buses to replace train services on the Kāpiti, Hutt Valley, Johnsonville and Wairarapa lines. More >>
