Budget funding for tugboat study welcomed by councils
All TagsFunding for a feasibility study into acquiring an ocean-going tugboat has been welcomed by Greater Wellington and Marlborough District Council.
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Budget rail renewals funding welcomed by Greater Wellington, but shortfall lamented
All TagsA $10. 2m increase in the government’s contribution to Greater Wellington’s (GW) rail renewals funding, announced in Budget 2024, has been welcomed by the regional council.
Flood protection co-funding applauded by Greater Wellington
All TagsGovernment co-funding of 16 flood protection projects in the Wellington Region has been welcomed by Greater Wellington.
Harbour searchers thanked by Greater Wellington and East by West Ferries
All TagsHeartfelt thanks are extended by Greater Wellington and East by West Ferries to all the agencies and individuals involved in today’s search in Wellington Harbour, following an incident involving a…
Input sought on Wellington region’s transport future
All TagsPublic input is being sought from today on the Mid-Term Review of the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP), the blueprint guiding the region's transport network over the next 10-30 years.
Greater Wellington’s Long Term Plan Committee concludes deliberations with brave and future-focused Te Taiao recommendations
All TagsAfter five weeks of public consultation and three days of public hearings, Greater Wellington’s Long Term Plan (LTP) Committee concluded its deliberations today, putting forward a range of recommendations for…
Toxic algae still present in parts of Waikanae River
All TagsA red alert is in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1 and Jim Cooke Park due to the widespread presence of toxic algae mats.
Night bus, cash fare, Metlink On Demand changes agreed by Greater Wellington
All TagsAfter Midnight bus services to be systematically replaced, Unit established for Metlink On Demand, Cash fares to be progressively phased out, Fare capping to be introduced.
Greater Wellington backs Wellington City Council on bus priority
All TagsGreater Wellington is backing Wellington City Council to press on with vital bus priority work on the Golden Mile and the development of a second public transport corridor along the…
High levels of toxic algae along Waikanae River, Kāpiti
All TagsRed alert level warnings for toxic algae are in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1 and Jim Cooke Park, Kāpiti.