Bus driver wages increased by Greater Wellington
All TagsMetlink bus driver wages will increase to an average of $30/hour in urban areas and $28/hour in the regions, following a decision today by Greater Wellington. Chair Daran Ponter says the…
Archive: March, 2023
Sky Stadium lights, train station solar panels powered by Greater Wellington
More than 6,000 energy efficient lights are on track to be installed at Sky Stadium after a grant application was partially approved by Greater Wellington at today’s Council meeting. The Wellington…
Greater Wellington offers short-term grazing at Queen Elizabeth Park
All TagsGreater Wellington has offered a short-term solution to four horse graziers to keep seven horses in Queen Elizabeth Park (QEP) while alternative locations are found. In November last year, Kāpiti Stables…
Amber toxic algae alert for Waikanae River site
All TagsAn amber alert has been issued for the Waikanae River near the old State Highway 1 bridge following the discovery of moderate levels of toxic algae at the site. The amber…
Toxic algae red alert at Waikanae River site
All TagsDangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Waikanae River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim in the river near Jim Cooke Park. While…
Greater Wellington reissued strong financial ratings as it prepares to navigate “transformational changes”
All TagsInternational credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has reissued Greater Wellington’s 'AA+' long-term issuer and local currency and 'A-1+' short-term issuer credit ratings with a stable outlook for the…