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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 >>

Public Transport Best Use Of Precious Fuel Supply

Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:43 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Metlink is working with operators to monitor any potential fuel impacts on services in line with its business continuity plan, which sets out how services will operate under varying levels of disruption. More >>

Extra Metlink Services For White Ferns, Black Caps And Hurricanes Games

Friday, 20 March 2026, 2:18 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

The Hutt Valley, Kāpiti and Johnsonville lines will be running with increased capacity before the games and there will be extra services afterwards. More >>

Toxic Algae Red Alerts In Wairarapa And Hutt Rivers

Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 5:04 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Greater Wellington advises people not to swim or let their dogsnearthe water at the following sites. More >>

Easter And Anzac Rail Upgrades To Temporarily Replace Trains With Buses

Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 3:07 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

From Friday 3 to Monday 6 April and Sunday 26 to Monday 27 April, KiwiRail will continue work to strengthen the network and prepare for the new trains coming in 2028/29, which will bring faster and more frequent services to Wairarapa & Manawatū lines More >>

Metlink Fares To Increase 3.1 Percent From 15 May 2026

Friday, 27 February 2026, 10:31 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

The decision to adjust fares follows Greater Wellington’s Annual Fare Review, a policy requirement that ensures public transport fares keep pace with inflation and operating costs. More >>

Small Steps, Big Benefits: Movin’March Is Back

Thursday, 26 February 2026, 2:56 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Run by Greater Wellington, Movin’March helps tamariki build healthy travel habits while learning how everyday choices, like how we get to school, can support wellbeing and reduce emissions. More >>

Greater Wellington Joins Other Councils, Mana Whenua To Reform Local Government

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 6:53 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Greater Wellington agreed the working group will develop the next steps for public engagement to generate discussion and debate on the future structure of local government in the Wellington Region. More >>

Catch A Ride To The Game With Metlink – Extra Public Transport For Hurricanes And Phoenix

Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 1:17 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 >>

Greater Wellington Calls For Changes To Proposed Resource Management Reform

Thursday, 12 February 2026, 4:11 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Deputy Chair Adrienne Staples says there is broad support for resource management reform across the regional council, whose submission “reflects decades of experience working with iwi and communities to protect the environment”. More >>

Rates Capping Risks Undermining Regional Services

Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 1:57 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Our region faces unique challenges, from major infrastructure renewals, like the Tūhono trains programme – to building resilience from natural hazards, including RiverLink for which Greater Wellington has committed $295 million so far. More >>

Buses To Replace Trains As KiwiRail Continue Summer Rail Upgrades

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 1:14 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

The Kāpiti Line, Hutt Valley Line and Wairarapa Line will be replaced by buses. The Johnsonville Line will continue to run as normal. More >>

Ramping Up Fish Passage For Threatened Species

Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:19 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai Chair, Helena Baker says that the iwi is pleased with the mahi-ā-taiao improvements thus far, which reflect their mana whenua values. More >>

S&P Affirms Greater Wellington’s Strong Credit Rating As Council Prepares For Major Sector Reforms

Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 11:35 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter says that the strong rating during a time of major government reforms and uncertainty is a valuable indicator of Greater Wellington’s fiscal responsibility. More >>

In The Loop – Metlink Getting Fans To Ed Sheeran

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1:21 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Public transport to and from the event is included with the concert ticket, making it easy for fans to travel on Metlink buses, trains and ferries. More >>