News
Roadkill and official information release shows growing mustelid pest problem for region
All TagsIn bad news for birdlife, roadkill and trappings have shown that Transmission Gully is a mustelid highway - with stoats, ferrets and weasels among the animals using it to get…
Wairarapa drought declaration supported by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington is supporting Agriculture Minister Todd McClay’s decision this morning to declare a drought in the Wairarapa.
Toxic algae warning for Waikanae River at old State Highway 1
All TagsA red alert level warning for toxic algae is in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti.
Greater Wellington to deliver affordable Lower Hutt flood defences
All TagsFlood defences will now be delivered by Greater Wellington for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi - delivering RiverLink, instead of the programme Alliance.
Return of standard Metlink fares for under 25s
All TagsFare changes are coming soon for passengers aged 24 and under, following the government’s decision to withdraw funding for age-based concessions.
30-year strategy adopted to support 200,000 new residents
All TagsA strategy outlining how the region needs to be developed to support a population increase the size of Wellington city has today been adopted by the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee…
Feedback wanted on proposed changes to Greater Wellington’s Revenue and Financing Policy
All TagsGreater Wellington is inviting feedback on proposed changes to its Revenue and Financing Policy.
Wellington councils considering bus corridor collaboration
All TagsFaster buses could be the outcome of closer collaboration on bus priority corridors proposed by Greater Wellington, the public transport authority, to Wellington City Council, the road controlling authority.
Metlink’s Airport Express set to break 2023 patronage record
All TagsEight months since Metlink’s Airport Express exceeded forecast demand, latest patronage figures indicate a new record is poised to be set.
