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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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…
An 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…
Dangerous 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…
International 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…
Boulcott School students’ ‘fancy feet’ …
Greater Wellington will increase standard public transport fares across the region by 6% following a decision at Council today on its Annual Fares Review (AFR). Despite the patronage and farebox challenges…