Wheels up for fourteenth edition of student walk and wheel initiative
All TagsEarly bird registrations are now open for Movin’March, Greater Wellington’s month-long initiative encouraging students to walk or wheel to school.
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Greater Wellington strongly endorses call for government co-funding on flood protection in view of climate report
All TagsGreater Wellington’s just released, Climate change projections for west of Wellington’s Tararua and Remutaka Ranges (PDF 22 MB) , shows…
New regional climate change mapping should spur urgent action
All TagsAs key decision makers begin to move on from COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, yet more evidence is coming to light of our changing climate, underscoring the urgency of a…
Talk to us about Wairarapa’s new draft flood maps
All TagsThree new draft flood maps covering Carterton’s Mangatārere Steam, Masterton’s Waipoua River and reaches and some tributaries of the Upper Ruamāhanga – will be on display between 19-27 November at…
Snapper on Rail launched on Metlink rail network
All TagsElectronic ticketing system Snapper has been launched on the Wellington rail network, giving all Metlink train customers a contactless, electronic payment option for the first time.
Greater Wellington welcomes government contribution to driver wages and conditions
All TagsGreater Wellington welcomed news today that $61m from Government's Budget 2022 will help lift bus driver wages and working conditions across the country.
Daran Ponter elected as Greater Wellington Chair and Adrienne Staples as Deputy Chair
Greater Wellington elected its new chair and deputy chair today as the newly formed council met for the first time in its triennium following local elections.
New swing bridge opens in Akatarawa Forest Park
All TagsAkatarawa amblers are swinging into summer following the opening of a brand-new swing bridge in Greater Wellington’s Akatarawa Forest Park.
Greater Wellington and Metlink welcome National Ticketing Solution milestone
All TagsGreater Wellington and Metlink welcomed news today that Cubic has been chosen to deliver the next stage of the National Ticketing Solution.
Air quality improves as EV bus numbers increase
All TagsA new report from Greater Wellington’s Environmental Science team shows the positive impact Metlink’s EV buses are having on Wellington’s air quality along the Golden Mile, leading both to positive…