GWRC and Wellington Zoo to work together to discuss ways to improve zoo bus services
GWRC officers are to begin working directly with Wellington Zoo to find ways to get more people using public transport to the popular attraction.
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Check before you travel still the advice
Metlink continues to advise Wellington bus commuters to check before they travel, with a strike by some members of the Tramways Union potentially continuing today (Friday 26/10).
Strike Action having minimal impact on bus services at this time
Strike action by some bus drivers is currently having minimal impact only on bus services in Wellington City and the Hutt Valley. 98 percent of scheduled trips are operating.
Check before you travel during industrial action
Greater Wellington Regional Council Chief Executive Greg Campbell says that while it's difficult to predict the extent of strike action by some bus drivers and/or how long it will continue,…
Greater Wellington making preparations for bus strike action
Greater Wellington Regional Council says some bus operations in the Hutt Valley and Wellington could be affected by industrial action involving the Tramways Union and operator Tranzurban next Tuesday.
Toxic Algae in the lower Waipoua River
There is a toxic algal bloom in the lower Waipoua River, and Greater Wellington Regional Council is advising caution when swimming or dog walking along the riverbank.
Stay safe in regional parks during log harvesting
People have been idly standing underneath industrial log hauler cables in Maymorn plantation forest during intensive harvesting operations despite the extensive signage warning them to keep out, seemingly heedless of…
Bridging the visitor gap at Baring Head
Work has begun on replacing the Baring Head Bridge across the Wainuiomata River to East Harbour Regional Park, a construction project that will assure future access to Baring Head's spectacular…
Parks and forests visitor numbers reach record highs
Queen Elizabeth Park most visited park in Wellington regionQueen Elizabeth Park was the most visited park in the Wellington region in the past 12 months, a Greater Wellington Regional Council…
GWRC welcomes significant investment in the region's railways
GWRC welcomes significant investment in the region's railways Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes today's announcement of government funding to improve the region's rail network infrastructure.