And so it begins… Patience required
Looks like the Holiday traffic has started early and patience is required. From early afternoon the road between Waikanae and Ōtaki has been very slow. […]
Transport
Metlink welcomes half price fare extension ahead of Community Connect scheme rollout
Metlink has welcomed the Government’s extension of half price public transport fares until the end of March 2023. The extension, announced by Transport Minister Michael […]
Should have called Specsavers for Waikanae roadworks
In a classic ‘should have called Specsavers’ moment motorists approaching the Waikanae rail bridge have been wondering what Waka Kotahi were thinking with what seems […]
New Poseidon aircraft for the RNZAF
By John Skene During July 2022, the first Boeing P-8A Poseidon for the RNZAF, serial NZ4801, emerged from the paint shop at Boeing’s Seattle facility.Our […]
Kapiti awash with Traffic Lights…
Traffic lights are not everyone’s cup of tea and Kāpiti seems to be awash with them at present, and public opinion appears to favour roundabouts […]
‘Bus-staches’ to boost fundraising effort
In support of Movember, Metlink buses operated by NZ Bus will again be donning a ‘facial’ feature during the month of November. Supporting the initiative […]
$61million boost for bus drivers
Greater Wellington welcomed news today that $61m from Government’s Budget 2022 will help lift bus driver wages and working conditions across the country. Chair of […]
Metlink advises public transport issues for Six60 Concert
Metlink has warned SIX60 concert-goers that there will be limited public transport available for the rescheduled gig today and advises ticket holders to seek alternative travel arrangements […]
National Ticketing for Public Transport
Greater Wellington and Metlink welcomed news this week that Cubic has been chosen to deliver the next stage of the National Ticketing Solution. At the […]
Trains replaced by buses during union meeting
Off peak rail passengers in the Wellington region will face longer travel times as buses replace trains from 9am to 3pm on Thursday 13 October. […]