Meet Peter – from model trains to Metlink bus lanes
All TagsPeter reckons Wellingtonians could win an award for how many people you can fit in a mini. The Kinetic bus driver has been behind the wheel for five years on Metlink…
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Greater Wellington balances funding constraints with value for money services
All TagsGreater Wellington has delivered its wide range of services that protect the environment, connect communities and build a resilient future within the financial realities of what the region and rate…
Greater Wellington re-elects chair and deputy chair and warns of fiscal challenges of next three years
All TagsGreater Wellington welcomed seven new councillors and seven returning councillors today as part of its pōwhiri, swearing in ceremony, and inaugural meeting of the new triennium. As part of the proceedings,…
Metlink train services cancelled due to severe wind warning
All TagsAll Metlink train services between 8am and 6pm on Thursday 23 October are cancelled, following KiwiRail’s decision to close all Wellington train lines due to the Red Wind Warning issued…
Pests not pets – Greater Wellington calls for community to support pest management
All TagsConservation experts are concerned about reports of pest species, including possums, being kept as pets in the Wellington region, endangering the biodiversity that councils and communities are working hard to…
Greater Wellington confirms 45.8% turnout in preliminary results
Preliminary results of the 2025 Greater Wellington elections have been released, with no changes to the Constituency Councillors and the outcome of the Māori Constituency Poll issued in Saturday’s progress…
Bendy buses coming to Wellington in 2027
All TagsElectric articulated vehicles (EAVs / bendy buses) are due to join the Metlink bus fleet for the first time in early 2027 after Greater Wellington and bus operator Kinetic agreed…
Greater Wellington close to ridding the region of rooks
All TagsGreater Wellington is calling on farmers and rural communities to “look for rooks” and report sightings of the introduced bird as the regional council hunts down the remaining population. Identified by…
Greater Wellington warns dog owners to avoid the Orongorongo River and Wainuiomata Beach following heavy rain
All TagsAs a precaution, Greater Wellington is warning dog owners to keep their dogs away from the Orongorongo River and Wainuiomata beach until council staff have checked for and removed any…
Greater Wellington wading behind kōtuku-ngutupapa/royal spoonbill for Bird of the Year 2025
All TagsPhoto credit to Roger Smith, Waikanae Estuary Care Group …
