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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 >>
Plimmerton Park & Ride Closing For Urgent Work
Friday, 9 January 2026, 11:28 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The subway between the Park & Ride and the station will also be closed for three days from Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 January. More >>
Politicians All Aboard As Melling Station Reaches The End Of The Line
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 8:11 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter, who was on board for the final journey, says it was a bittersweet moment. More >>
Greater Wellington Urges Immigration Settings Review To Avoid Another National Bus Driver Shortage
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 1:35 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter says sensible immigration settings are critical for maintaining reliable services. More >>
New Pou Tell Pūrākau Of Parangarahu Lakes
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 10:54 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Designed by Te Āti Awa artist Pokau Kato Te Ahuru (Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāruahinerangi), the four pou tell stories of whakapapa, connection, and protecting the environment for future generations. More >>
Greater Wellington Welcomes RMA Reform, But Concern For Governance Remain
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 2:12 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter says the Government’s approach to reforming the Resource Management Act (RMA) is measured, and much better informed and considered compared to recent proposals on local government reform and rates capping. More >>
Rates Caps Will Increase Funding Costs For Essential Infrastructure And Limit Investment
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 1:52 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Deputy Chair of Greater Wellington, Councillor Adrienne Staples, says rural communities across the region want to understand the full impact of the Government’s Resource Management reform before this latest distraction. More >>
Kia Tūpato, Take Care – Wairarapa Moana To Get Toxic Algae Checks
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:07 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
A red level warning for Wairarapa Moana was issued in March this year says Greater Wellington’s senior advisor for integration and insights, Penny Fairbrother. More >>
New Leadership For Greater Wellington Committees Facing ‘Brave New World’
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:04 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
“We will not be daunted by the prospect of reform or shirk the duties we’ve been elected to perform,” says Daran Ponter, Chair of the regional council. More >>
Conservationists Celebrate Rare Moment Of Zero Possums In Wainuiomata
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 2:07 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington carries out aerial 1080 operations in the water collection area every five years to protect water quality and health of the forest. More >>
Meet Peter – From Model Trains To Metlink Bus Lanes
Monday, 10 November 2025, 4:27 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
16 November is Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Just before you tag off, remember to call out “Thank you driver!” nice and loud. More >>
Greater Wellington An Accredited Living Wage Employer
Monday, 10 November 2025, 3:48 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington chief executive Nigel Corry describes the council’s decision to adopt the Living Wage as “the right thing to do”. More >>
Phoenix Fans – Catch A Ride With Metlink On Game Day
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 2:20 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The Phoenix women will kick off their season with a 4pm game against Canberra United, followed by the Phoenix men’s derby against Auckland FC, at 7pm. More >>
Greater Wellington Balances Funding Constraints With Value For Money Services
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 11:24 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
“We’ve navigated significant uncertainty, including changes to the Resource Management Act and I’m proud of how we’ve stayed the course and committed to making considered, transparent decisions. More >>
Greater Wellington Re-Elects Chair And Deputy Chair And Warns Of Fiscal Challenges Of Next Three Years
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 3:59 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
As part of the proceedings, Councillor Daran Ponter was re-elected by his peers as chair of the regional council and Councillor Adrienne Staples was re-elected as deputy chair. More >>
Catch Metlink Services To Blackcaps Vs England
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 5:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The Hutt Valley, Kāpiti and Johnsonville lines will have extra capacity before and after the game. More >>
Severe Weather Impact On Public Transport Services – Update As Of 11:30 am
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 11:52 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The Wellington Regional Emergency Response Office (WREMO) is strongly advising people in the region to avoid non-essential travel and MetService have extended the Strong Wind Warning (Red) to 7pm today. More >>
