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.
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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.
Fire risk lowers enough to safely re-open regional park
All TagsBaring Head/Ōrua-pouanui and Parangarahu Lakes in the East Harbour Regional Park are re-opening in full on Saturday 20 April, after extreme fire risk caused the areas to close earlier this…
Wildfire season cools off, but hot, dry summers are here to stay, says Greater Wellington
After one of the driest summers on record, Greater Wellington nears the end of its first season using a new fire risk management system across its regional parks.
Roadkill and official information release shows growing mustelid pest problem for region
All TagsIn bad news for birdlife, roadkill and trappings have shown that Transmission Gully is a mustelid highway - with stoats, ferrets and weasels among the animals using it to get…
