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Major Upgrades Coming To Wellington Rail Network This Summer
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 2:31 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
From 26 December 2024 to 12 January 2025, buses will replace trains between Wellington Railway Station and Petone, Melling, Johnsonville, Paekakariki, and Masterton as KiwiRail carry out key projects and critical track maintenance. More >>
Processing Fee To Be Introduced For Debit Or Credit Card Top Ups Of Snapper Cards
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 6:53 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Due to the significant growth of online app-based payments, and recent cost pressures, it is no longer financially viable for Metlink to absorb the card processing fees. More >>
Public Transport During Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti: Plan Ahead, Diversions, And Additional Capacity
Friday, 15 November 2024, 4:08 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington is working closely with NZ Police, the Wellington City Council (WCC), and mana whenua partners to plan for potential impacts on the transport network, with added capacity on rail and bus, and diversions in place for bus routes. More >>
Meet Paulette - A Ray Of Sunshine Behind The Wheel
Monday, 11 November 2024, 4:06 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Paulette knows that attitude is all in her job, and it surely makes a difference for her passengers. As she says, “Why drive a bus looking solemn you know? Make it happy!” More >>
Bike Racks To Be Temporarily Disabled On Metlink Buses
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 3:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
In October, NZTA issued an alert reminding public transport authorities that bicycles fixed to bike racks on the front of buses should not obscure bus headlamps during the hours of darkness. More >>
One Million Passengers Aboard The Airport Express
Monday, 4 November 2024, 4:41 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The 10 electric buses in the AX fleet run an express service every 10-20 minutes between Wellington train station and the airport seven days a week. With a travel time of 30 minutes or less, the AX is one of the fastest and least expensive options ... More >>
Greater Wellington ‘Strongly Supports’ Joint Water Services Plan
Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:56 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Earlier this year the Government introduced the Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024, which established the Local Water Done Well framework. More >>
Dotterel Nest Safety A Priority During Breeding Season
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 1:48 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The breeding season takes place from September to January, when the birds nest in soft sandy areas on beaches and gravel flats around rivers, exposing them to risk from humans, dogs and vehicles. More >>
Looking For Grazing Opportunities? Battle Hill Wants You!
Monday, 28 October 2024, 9:54 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington’s Team Leader for Western Parks, Jeremy Paterson said it is an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about and interact with animals they might not otherwise encounter. More >>
Auckland Bus Fatality ‘Shocks And Saddens’ Wellington Public Transport Authority
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:02 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Chair of the regional council Daran Ponter says the death has “shocked and saddened” councillors and Metlink officers. More >>
Derailment Report Highlights Underfunding And Climate Change Risks
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 2:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
"Greater Wellington has advocated for more resilience and safety upgrades to KiwiRail and to the Government over a number of years, including briefings to Ministers when this Government came into power in 2023," says Cr Ponter. More >>
Greater Wellington Stands With Islamic Circle Against Hate Speech
Friday, 11 October 2024, 10:54 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
“Behaviour of the type experienced has no place on Metlink services or in our communities. We have expressed deep regret to Dr Arshad and the Sajid-Farid whanau who were affected,” Cr Ponter says. More >>
Quick Work Protects Battle Hill Drinking Water After Heavy Rainfall
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 8:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Remedial works took place over three days, beginning with fish rescue, carried out by Greater Wellington experts and assisted by park rangers and a representative from Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira. More >>
Regional Resource Management Framework Updated By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 3:58 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Approved today by the regional council, the changes were developed and tested over the last three years, with help from two independent hearing panels that sat for 22 days, considering feedback from 161 submitters. More >>
Industrial Action Continues To Disrupt Metlink Rail Services
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 5:31 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink group manager Samantha Gain says passengers should plan ahead as services may be cancelled or delayed at short notice. Where possible, passengers should travel by other means. More >>
Shared Vision For Healthy Kāpiti Waterways Combines Western Science And Mātauranga Māori
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:19 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The Te Whaitua o Kāpiti Committee presented its Whaitua Implementation Programme to Greater Wellington, aiming to restore healthy waterways and foster community connections through collaborative efforts. More >>
Thousands Of Plants Grown In Prison To Regreen Wellington Region
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:16 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Eco-sourced seeds cultivated at Rimutaka Prison are vital to the Recloaking Papatūānuku project, enhancing biodiversity through the planting of 320,000 native trees in Greater Wellington's parks. More >>
Extra Train Services And Integrated Travel To All Blacks Vs Australia Game
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:32 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Extra Metlink services, including the Wairarapa Line, are confirmed for the upcoming All Blacks vs Australia game on Saturday 28 September, with ticket holders and Sky Stadium members travelling for free on bus and rail. More >>
Greater Wellington Acknowledges Passing And Legacy Of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:53 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
A working group has been set up to gather views on the idea and feasibility of the Waitaki operating as a single catchment. More >>
Greater Wellington Backing The Bittern For Bird Of The Year 2024
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:25 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington director of delivery Jack Mace says in backing the bittern he hopes to raise awareness of the conservation plight of this secretive bird. More >>
