Transport Archives

Southern hemisphere’s first electric ferry launched in Wellington

December 21, 2021 Nigel Wilson 0

The first fully electric, high speed passenger ferry in the southern hemisphere was officially launched today in Wellington, where the locally built vessel will sail […]

LOOK UP! Air Chathams returns to the skies

December 13, 2021 Nigel Wilson 0

On Wednesday December 15th the Air Chathams fleet will be providing passenger service once again. Due to the recent COVID-19 lockdown in August of this […]

Train customers encouraged to plan ahead for upcoming rail union meeting

December 3, 2021 Nigel Wilson 0

Metlink train customers will face longer travel times on Wednesday 8 December as buses will replace trains on all lines between approximately 9:00am and 3.00pm while unionised […]

Air Chathams mandates COVID-19 travel requirements

November 20, 2021 Nigel Wilson 0

Travelling with Air Chathams is going to look a little different from mid-December as they advise customers of their new COVID-19 travel requirements. In line […]

Car hits pole – Power out in Otaihanga

November 13, 2021 Nigel Wilson 0

There is currently a power outage in Otaihanga after a car collided with a power pole. Power company representatives are at the scene and the […]

Police confirm four dead in Horowhenua crash

November 9, 2021 Nigel Wilson 0

Police have confirmed four people died in a serious crash on State Highway 1 between Ōtaki and Levin. Emergency services were called to State Highway […]

PR Battle rages over Kapiti Airport

November 1, 2021 Nigel Wilson 0

It seems battle lines are drawn around Kāpiti airport and unusually one person who seems determined for it not to be an airport is the […]

Kapiti’s Tramway wins Australasian Award

October 28, 2021 Nigel Wilson 0

A former Wellington tram has been restored by the Wellington Tramway Museum and has won a prestigious award open to all Tramway Museums across Australia […]