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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Regional councillors will hear from Metlink on a new initiative for the FIFA Women’s World Cup at a Transport Committee meeting on Thursday 4 May. Metlink announced in March that rugby…
The pre-budget announcement of funding for a fleet hybrid-electric passenger trains in the lower North Island has delighted Greater Wellington and Horizons regional councils. The Government has agreed to purchase 18…
A KiwiRail equipment failure in Auckland is forcing Metlink to run fewer passenger rail services across the Wellington region during May. KiwiRail’s one-and-only specialist rail track evaluation car, which measures tracks…
Regional councillors will hear from Predator Free Wellington on their conservation efforts at an Environmental Committee meeting on Thursday 27 April. This update comes as Predator Free Wellington begins Phase 2…
The Honourable Tracey Martin was today thanked by the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee (WRLC), for her role as Independent Chair of the Committee which the former MP is leaving after…
Public feedback is being sought on Greater Wellington’s Annual Plan 2023/24, which proposes a rates increase of 17.8 percent. This equates to an extra $1.99 per week for the average residential…
Metlink 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…
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 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…