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Toxic Algae Still Present In Parts Of Waikanae River
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 5:08 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
A red alert is in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1 and Jim Cooke Park due to the widespread presence of toxic algae mats. More >>
Look Up. Look Out! Metlink Gets Behind Road Safety Week
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 4:19 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Road Safety week is an annual initiative lead by road safety charity Brake, and sponsored by Waka Kotahi and Beca to raise awareness of road safety behaviours that keep everyone safe on the road. More >>
Metlink Riding In Pink To Stand Against Bullying
Friday, 17 May 2024, 4:06 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Many Metlink drivers swapped their uniform for a new pink look as the public transport agency gets behind the anti-bullying initiative, Pink Shirt Day. The internationally recognised day aims to reduce bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness ... More >>
Night Bus, Cash Fare, Metlink On Demand Changes Agreed By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:03 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Following a deep decline in patronage, After Midnight bus services will eventually be replaced by services added to regular Metlink bus routes with operating hours extended earlier in the morning and later at night. More >>
Planned Tramways Union Meeting, 16 May: Metlink Advises Passengers There May Be Some Off-peak Disruption To Bus Services
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 1:43 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Affected routes may include: 1, 7, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 27, and 29 between 10am-1pm on Thursday 16 May More >>
Greater Wellington Backs Wellington City Council On Bus Priority
Friday, 10 May 2024, 4:15 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The regional council’s submission on the city council’s proposed Long Term Plan strongly supports current collaboration on better bus services and relates to a notice of motion filed by seven city councillors, calling for the creation of ‘an integrated ... More >>
Metlink Running Extra Trains, Bigger Buses For Phoenix Playoff Game
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:23 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink has boosted train capacity, added extra services, and is running larger buses to help get fans to and from the semifinal second leg between the Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory on Saturday 18 May at Sky Stadium. More >>
Upgraded Naenae Subway Reflects Area’s Cultural Identity
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 5:56 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The upgraded Naenae subway designed to provide a safe, modern entry to the train station and an improved pedestrian connection to Avalon was blessed by Te Āti Awa, Taranaki Whānui and Greater Wellington today. More >>
High Levels Of Toxic Algae Along Waikanae River, Kāpiti
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:27 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington encourages everyone to check LAWA website warnings and alerts before visiting rivers in the Wellington Region. More >>
Buses To Replace Trains On Anzac Day And The Following Weekend
Monday, 22 April 2024, 10:16 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Buses will replace all Metlink train services on Anzac Day, 25 April, and the weekend that follows, 27-28 April, due to planned maintenance. More >>
Fire Risk Lowers Enough To Safely Re-open Regional Park
Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:50 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The two areas of the regional park were closed to the public on 16 February – a measure under Greater Wellington’s new fire risk management system – when the dry conditions meant fire could ignite and spread quickly, threatening people, property, ... More >>
Metlink On Demand Trial Extended To The End Of 2024
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 5:09 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Passengers can order rides from small buses operating without set routes between around 600 flexible pick up and drop off locations or ‘virtual stops’. More >>
Metlink Passengers Encouraged To Plan Ahead For Union Meetings
Friday, 5 April 2024, 3:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink passengers are encouraged to plan ahead if they are traveling on Monday 8 April between 9:30am and 3pm, when bus and rail staff will be attending their respective union meetings. More >>
Roadkill And Official Information Release Shows Growing Mustelid Pest Problem For Region
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 12:14 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
“Despite writing to Transport Minister Simeon Brown back in December, the pest control investment for Transmission Gully remains at $16,400 per annum. This is incredibly light, and the 226 animals trapped could be the tip of the roadkill iceberg along ... More >>
Wairarapa Drought Declaration Supported By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 7:05 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington advocated for the declaration alongside the Wairarapa Drought group, consisting of local and central government agencies, the Rural Support Trust, and Federated Farmers. More >>
Metlink’s Airport Express Set To Break 2023 Patronage Record
Friday, 15 March 2024, 4:43 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Eight months since Metlink’s Airport Express exceeded forecast demand, latest patronage figures indicate a new record is poised to be set. 364,191 trips were recorded on the fully electric buses’ first year of operation to 20 July 2023 – 128% of ... More >>
Greater Wellington Reissued Strong Financial Ratings Despite Revised ‘Negative Outlook’
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 5:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
International credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has reissued Greater Wellington’s 'AA+' long-term credit ratings, while the regional council’s ratings outlook has been revised, changing from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’. Cr ... More >>
New Bus Driver Toilets To Be Installed Across Wellington
Monday, 19 February 2024, 6:21 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
An update on new, purpose-built toilets for bus drivers will be presented to Greater Wellington’s Transport Committee on Thursday 22 February. By June 2024, the facilities will be installed at seven stops across Wellington: Stop 4128 at the Mairangi terminus, ... More >>
Wairarapa Rail Passengers Hit With More Speed Restrictions Following KiwiRail Track Works
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 8:14 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Despite the completion of newly laid tracks, rail passengers on the Wairarapa line will be disappointed to learn of more speed restrictions and delayed services while issues with the interface between the new track and the Wairarapa carriages are dealt ... More >>
Round The Bays Participants Advised To Plan Ahead For Weekend Bus Replacements
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 5:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Participants in Sunday’s Round the Bays are advised to plan ahead for buses to replace trains on all lines this weekend, including on event day. Passenger services on the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti, Johnsonville and Wairarapa Lines will be bus replaced ... More >>
