Greater Wellington to adopts ambitious regional transport plan
The 2021 Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) was adopted by Greater Wellington at today's regional council meeting.
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Greater Wellington walks the walk on shift to sustainable transport
Greater Wellington joined community members and government representatives from all walks of life at the third biennial Living Streets Aotearoa Walking Summit last week to discuss how to achieve more…
Snapper and Metlink win "Most Innovative Customer Serving Operator" at world's largest Transport Ticketing forum
At the TT2021 Digital Forum, the world's largest transport ticketing forum, broadcast from London, Snapper and Metlink have won "Most Innovative Customer Serving Operator".
Stronger focus on public transport and mode shift sought by Greater Wellington
A significant shift in policies, institutional arrangements and planned investment is required to accelerate the change needed to reduce transport emissions, says Greater Wellington in its submission to the Government…
Wellington Tramway Museum volunteer calls for the preservation of heritage and community hub
Greater Wellington is proposing to grant the Wellington Tramway Museum a 30-year lease to support the volunteer's ongoing operations and preserve an important regional heritage site.
Project Contractor held to account for illegal works
CPB HEB Joint Venture (the JV), the contractor building the Transmission Gully Motorway for Waka Kotahi (NZTA), has been convicted and fined for unconsented earthworks and sediment discharges in Belmont…
Restoration Day celebrates region's conservation community
Birds, bugs and lizards was the theme of the Restoration Day 2021, an event that brings together dedicated volunteers, experts, iwi and community to celebrate their efforts to protect and…
Greater Wellington urges government to back regional ownership of transport assets
Greater Wellington is urging significant change to the Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) to bring transport assets under the control of regional councils to create greater certainty in delivering quality…
Greater Wellington appoints new Chief Executive
Greater Wellington has ended its search for a new Chief Executive, with the Council appointing Nigel Corry as Chief Executive for a five-year term.
Operators report due diligence on China source EV buses
Wellington bus operators Tranzurban and NZ Bus have responded to questions from Greater Wellington about sourcing electric buses from Chinese manufacturer CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), both reporting that their due…