Red alert level warnings are in place for the Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges and Te Ore Ore due to widespread toxic algae, with detached mats lifting from rocks to accumulate at…
Metlink public transport fares will increase by 3.1 percent from 15 May, with discounts applied to off peak fares being reduced from 30 to 20 percent. The decision to adjust fares…
March is shaping up to be a busy month on footpaths and cycleways, as tamariki across the Wellington region take part in the 17th annual Māehe Manawa Ora Movin’March –…
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A recent possum control operation in the Wainuiomata/Orongorongo Water Collection Area was so successful it momentarily knocked the possum population down to zero – the lowest result recorded in the…
Greater Wellington is now an accredited Living Wage Employer, and the second public transport authority in Aotearoa New Zealand to commit to the Living Wage. The accreditation will require Greater…
Peter reckons Wellingtonians could win an award for how many people you can fit in a mini. The Kinetic bus driver has been behind the wheel for five years on Metlink…
Greater Wellington has delivered its wide range of services that protect the environment, connect communities and build a resilient future within the financial realities of what the region and rate…
Greater Wellington welcomed seven new councillors and seven returning councillors today as part of its pōwhiri, swearing in ceremony, and inaugural meeting of the new triennium. As part of the proceedings,…
All Metlink train services between 8am and 6pm on Thursday 23 October are cancelled, following KiwiRail’s decision to close all Wellington train lines due to the Red Wind Warning issued…
Conservation experts are concerned about reports of pest species, including possums, being kept as pets in the Wellington region, endangering the biodiversity that councils and communities are working hard to…
Preliminary results of the 2025 Greater Wellington elections have been released, with no changes to the Constituency Councillors and the outcome of the Māori Constituency Poll issued in Saturday’s progress…
Electric articulated vehicles (EAVs / bendy buses) are due to join the Metlink bus fleet for the first time in early 2027 after Greater Wellington and bus operator Kinetic agreed…