Bus driver wages increased by Greater Wellington
All TagsMetlink bus driver wages will increase to an average of $30/hour in urban areas and $28/hour in the regions, following a decision today by Greater Wellington. Chair Daran Ponter says the…
Archive: 2023
Sky Stadium lights, train station solar panels powered by Greater Wellington
More than 6,000 energy efficient lights are on track to be installed at Sky Stadium after a grant application was partially approved by Greater Wellington at today’s Council meeting. The Wellington…
Greater Wellington offers short-term grazing at Queen Elizabeth Park
All TagsGreater Wellington has offered a short-term solution to four horse graziers to keep seven horses in Queen Elizabeth Park (QEP) while alternative locations are found. In November last year, Kāpiti Stables…
Amber toxic algae alert for Waikanae River site
All TagsAn amber alert has been issued for the Waikanae River near the old State Highway 1 bridge following the discovery of moderate levels of toxic algae at the site. The amber…
Toxic algae red alert at Waikanae River site
All TagsDangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Waikanae River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim in the river near Jim Cooke Park. While…
Greater Wellington reissued strong financial ratings as it prepares to navigate “transformational changes”
All TagsInternational credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has reissued Greater Wellington’s 'AA+' long-term issuer and local currency and 'A-1+' short-term issuer credit ratings with a stable outlook for the…
Movin’March breaks participation record for second year running
All TagsBoulcott School students’ ‘fancy feet’ …
First public transport fare rise in two years balances inflationary costs and affordability
All TagsGreater Wellington will increase standard public transport fares across the region by 6% following a decision at Council today on its Annual Fares Review (AFR). Despite the patronage and farebox challenges…
Taking to the skies to understand Wairarapa aquifers
All TagsOver the next six to eight weeks, using a helicopter, Greater Wellington is scanning aquifers from the air. An aquifer is layer of gravel or sand that holds or transport water…
Toxic algae red alert in Hutt Valley, amber alert in Wairarapa
All TagsA red alert for toxic algae is in place for Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River after large algal blooms and detached algal mats were found from Poets Park to Silverstream Bridge. An…