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InviteTo Stagecoach to be Wgtn. Rail Joint Venture
Wednesday, 5 June 2002, 1:08 pm | Wellington Regional Council
Stagecoach was today invited by the Wellington Regional Council to be its partner in a joint venture to purchase and operate Wellington’s passenger rail services. More >>
Joint Venture for Wellington Commuter Rail
Friday, 24 May 2002, 1:17 pm | Wellington Regional Council
The Wellington Regional Council today decided to proceed with its plan to establish a joint venture partnership with a private rail operator to purchase the Wellington passenger rail services currently owned by Tranz Rail. More >>
Council’s Strong Credit Rating Unchanged
Friday, 12 April 2002, 11:18 am | Wellington Regional Council
Wellington Regional Council’s long-term credit rating has been held steady at AA by credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, with a “stable” outlook for the future. More >>
Regional Council Welcomes Clearance For Stagecoach
Thursday, 11 April 2002, 3:17 pm | Wellington Regional Council
The Wellington Regional Council has welcomed the Commerce Commission’s decision to give clearance to Stagecoach to be a 50% shareholder in a joint venture with Wellington Regional Council to acquire 100% of the assets of Tranz Metro (Wellington). More >>
Wellington Region Faces Economic Growth Challenge
Wednesday, 27 February 2002, 4:16 pm | Wellington Regional Council
Slowing economic growth has highlighted economic challenges facing the Wellington region says the latest edition of Regional Outlook, published six-monthly by the Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Two Thirds of Public Support WRC Rail Proposals
Tuesday, 11 December 2001, 1:06 pm | Wellington Regional Council
An opinion poll undertaken for the Wellington Regional Council has shown that two thirds of the public support the Council’s proposals to purchase Wellington’s passenger rail services from Tranz Rail. More >>
Council Votes To Buy Passenger Rail Services
Friday, 5 October 2001, 4:16 pm | Wellington Regional Council
The Wellington Regional Council voted today to proceed with the process of returning Wellington’s passenger rail service to public control. The vote was thirteen to one in favour. More >>
Regional economy well placed for long-term growth
Sunday, 5 August 2001, 12:52 am | Wellington Regional Council
Unexpected growth in Wellington region’s large business and financial services sectors over the last six months provided the foundation for an expansion of the local economy, according to the Wellington Regional Council economic report, Regional Outlook, released ... More >>