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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 >>
Strong Safety Advice Issued For Greater Wellington Regional Parks During Severe Weather
Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:54 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington staff are focused on supporting the regional emergency response and will begin inspections once conditions improve. More >>
Metlink Advises Passengers To Act Early, Head Home, Or Stay Home Due To Severe Weather Warnings
Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:05 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Wairarapa Line customers are strongly encouraged to head home on the 4:25pm service at the latest, to reduce the need for later travel if conditions deteriorate. More >>
Greater Wellington And South Wairarapa Mourn The Sudden Passing Of Councillor Adrienne Staples
Monday, 20 April 2026, 12:31 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
“Adrienne was a principled leader who worked constructively with elected members and staff alike,” Greater Wellington Chief Executive Nigel Corry said. More >>
Toxic Algae Red Alerts In Kāpiti And Hutt Rivers
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 1:56 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington advises people not to swim or let their dogsnearthe water at the following sites where red alerts are in place. More >>
Greater Wellington Urges Government To Support Public Transport During Fuel Crisis
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 7:26 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
We’re not asking for free fares. We’re asking for practical, targeted assistance to help communities with fuel costs. More >>
More Ways To Pay For The Bus Or Train From 12 April
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 2:31 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Snapper cards are still available and a valid way to travel. Passengers with student or Community Service Card concessions are encouraged to keep using their Snapper card for discounted fares. More >>
Invasive Plant Excavated From Mouth Of Lake Waiorongomai
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 6:11 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington Team Leader of Environment Restoration Richard Romijn describes the plant as an “aggressive toothache”. More >>
March A Record-Breaking Month For Metlink With 2.7 Million Bus Trips
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 3:22 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Cr Connelly says she is confident that public transport use will remain high into April, with passengers soon able to pay adult fares with their credit and debit card on Metlink buses and trains. More >>
New Leaders For Wellington Regional Leadership Committee
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 2:18 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The current work programme of the WRLC includes a set of interconnected regional projects focused on accelerating housing development, climate adaptation, industrial land supply and economic growth. More >>
Toxic Algae Red Alerts In Kāpiti, Wairarapa And Hutt Rivers
Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:30 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Toxic algae is a neurotoxin that acts like snake venom, which can be very harmful to humans and lethal for dogs if ingested.Even a small amount of toxic algae, the size of a 50-cent piece, can be enough to kill a dog. More >>
