News releases
Audit analyses train capacity
Greater Wellington and Tranz Metro have just completed an audit on peak train usage that will help to determine the next steps for alleviating overcrowding on Wellington’s commuter trains.
All aboard for new train tenders
Greater Wellington has shortlisted three world-class train manufacturers to supply the Wellington region with new electric multiple unit (EMU) trains.
Have a lark in the regional parks
Having fun in the sun has never been easier, with this summer’s opportunities for family adventure in our region’s parks and forests. They are all part of Greater Wellington’s 2007 Regional Outdoors Programme of events.
Probability of dry summer for Wairarapa
New Zealand is currently experiencing an El Nio weather pattern which is predicted to continue through to the end of summer. In Wairarapa El Nio conditions generally lead to low rainfall due to predominant west to southwest airflows. This in turn could lead to a dry summer.
New Otaki River walkway opens
Cr Chris Turver and Max Lutz cutting the ribbon op Cr Chris Turver and Max Lutz cutting the ribbon opening the Otaki River wal
Changes to Metlink services for the holidays
Metlink bus, train and harbour ferry services will operate a reduced service over the Christmas and New Year holidays, starting on Saturday 23 December 2006.
Sustainable energy coming to Wellington
The proposed site for the Puketiro wind farm The proposed site for the Puketiro wind farm
Top grading for Te Marua water
Water from Greater Wellington’s Te Marua water treatment plant has received an A1 grading – the Ministry of Health’s highest level of endorsement for drinking water.
Students give environment a helping hand
Winning weedbusters Winning weedbusters
New QE Park loos ready for use
A Greater Wellington programme to upgrade dark, gloomy loos in the region’s parks has seen the opening of a spacious new toilet block at Paekakariki’s Queen Elizabeth Park.