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. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria, is harmful to humans…
Archive: March, 2024
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. Programme partners Taranaki Whānui ki Te…
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. From 1 May 2024, following the rollback of the former…
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. The Revenue and Financing Policy covers the Council’s various sources of funding, and how the cost of…
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. Greater Wellington…
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. 364,191 trips were recorded on the fully electric buses’ first…
Greater Wellington to vote on 19.8% rates increase consultation
All TagsGreater Wellington’s Long Term Plan Committee will this Thursday vote on adopting the consultation material for its Long Term Plan 2024-34 (LTP). The Plan, which proposes a 19.8% average regional…
Greater Wellington reviewing councillor representation
Community views on whether Greater Wellington’s constituency arrangements are fair and effective are being sought to help inform Greater Wellington’s Representation Review. The six-yearly review helps council determine the best way…
