Rainbow bus connection in downtown Wellington
All TagsA vibrant display has appeared on a Manners Street bus stop to celebrate Pride month. The stop, located near the corner of Manners and Cuba Street (stop 5515) has been…
Bus corridors, paying for Park and Ride and pets on public transport up for consultation in Wellington plan
All TagsNew regional bus corridors, paying for parking at train station Park and Rides, and pets on public transport are among public consultation topics in the draft Wellington Regional Public Transport…
Greater Wellington welcomes $137.2m investment in rail substations for future reliability and growth
All TagsGreater Wellington has welcomed news from the Minister of Transport Hon. Simeon Brown this morning, who announced a further $137.2m in funding for the completion of a series of substation…
Early bird bonuses for Movin’March schools
All TagsEarly bird registrations are now open for the 16th year of Māehe Manawa Ora Movin’March, Greater Wellington’s annual initiative encouraging tamariki and their whānau to walk or wheel their way…
Electric articulated buses for Karori; hail and ride bus service for Tawa
All TagsThe first tranche of electric articulated buses is expected to join the Metlink fleet in 2026, and a hail and ride, fixed route bus service will replace the Metlink On…
Derailment report highlights underfunding and climate change risks
All TagsA report out this morning about the derailment of a passenger train in 2021 has highlighted the ongoing risks of under investment in early warning systems and responsiveness to severe…
Wellington councils working on congestion charging proposal
All TagsThe following joint statement on congestion charging was issued by Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter on Sunday 25 August. Statement from Tory Whanau, Mayor of Wellington. "Earlier…
Metlink bus depot plan moving to new location
All TagsPlans for an electric bus depot in Wellington are on the move with Metlink leasing a new site in Miramar from Wellington Airport. The site, between Kauri and Miro streets, is…
Wellington Regional Land Transport Plan approved by Greater Wellington
All TagsProjects to enable more frequent trains and a reliable rail network top a list of transport activities, each costing over $2 million, put forward for government co-funding by the Wellington…
Funding deal for new trains welcomed; builders short-listed
All TagsA co-funding agreement to purchase 18 four-car trains and associated infrastructure for the lower North Island has been welcomed by Greater Wellington and Horizons regional councils. The deal announced today between…
