Greater Wellington announces Samantha Gain as permanent Metlink Group Manager
All TagsSamantha Gain has been announced as the new permanent Metlink Group Manager following four months acting in the role.
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Greater Wellington proposes bold new Regional Policy Statement for the Wellington region
Greater Wellington Regional Council has approved key proposals for change to its Regional Policy Statement which would implement directions required by the Government’s National Policy Statements on Urban Development and…
Illegal, hazardous dumping in Hutt River increasing
The dumping of hazardous material including asbestos is part of the growing fly tipping problem in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River.
Greater Wellington welcomes government backing of regional ownership of transport assets
All TagsGreater Wellington has strongly welcomed the announcement by Transport Minister Michael Wood of the new Sustainable Public Transport Framework.
Diesel-to-electric bus conversion and Sky Stadium projects seek funding from Greater Wellington for low carbon initiatives
All TagsGreater Wellington’s Climate Committee has recommended that the regional council fund two projects aimed at lowering the regional council’s carbon footprint.
Greater Wellington welcomes Reshaping Streets
Greater Wellington has hailed the government’s Reshaping Streets proposals as a boost for mode shift, Metlink and Let’s Get Wellington Moving.
New QEP tracks open the park to regeneration and recreation
All TagsIn great news for walkers, cyclists and horse riders formerly farmed areas of Kāpiti’s Queen Elizabeth Park have been opened to the public following the completion of 7.
Give your voice to Greater Wellington in the October elections
Greater Wellington is urging people to add their voices to the regional council by standing in October’s local body elections for Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Greater Wellington congratulates East by West Ferries on Green Gold award
All TagsEast by West Ferries’ ground-breaking electric harbour ferry picked up the Green Gold award at The Wellington Gold Awards this year.
Councils back Government decision on Wellington’s Mass Rapid Transport future
All TagsGreater Wellington and Wellington City Council today approved the preferred Mass Rapid Transport option for the Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme, the same option endorsed by Government last week.