Greater Wellington

Wellington is a fitting place for this conversation. As proud sponsors and hosts of this event, Greater Wellington and Metlink are working with others across the system to improve how public transport is planned and delivered in our region. Bringing the sector together like this in our backyard is an important step toward better outcomes for our communities.

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Seeing Tūhono take shape is a great milestone for the Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility programme. This current stage is focused on the driver cab, working alongside our drivers and train managers to test and refine visibility, layout and ergonomics. Getting these details right early matters for safety, comfort and day-to-day operational performance. It’s a good example of what strong partnership looks like in practice. Greater Wellington, Metlink, Alstom, Transdev and KiwiRail are working together from the outset, challenging assumptions and improving the design before build. We’re looking forward to seeing the next phase as the full mock-up comes together.

There is one week left to submit a nomination for Greater Wellington’s Wairarapa General Constituency by-election. If you want to help shape regional decisions and represent your community’s priorities, now is the time to act. Nominations close at 12noon on Thursday 11 June, so prospective candidates should make sure their nomination is submitted before the deadline. For information on eligibility, key dates, and how to nominate, see https://lnkd.in/eh8usgex

Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity this winter? 🌱   We’re inviting corporate volunteer groups (5–15 people) to help bring new life to our regional parks through winter planting.   Join our park rangers for a hands-on day out in nature, planting native trees and shrubs in some of our most loved places: 🌳 East Harbour Regional Park (Lower Hutt) – email eastharbour.ranger@gw.govt.nz 🌳 Belmont Regional Park (Porirua and Lower Hutt) – email belmont.ranger@gw.govt.nz 🌳 Battle Hill Farm Forest Park (Porirua) - battlehill.ranger@gw.govt.nz 🌳 Queen Elizabeth Park (Kāpiti) – qep.ranger@gw.govt.nz   It’s a great way to: ·         strengthen team connections ·         get outdoors together ·         roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty ·         support nature and biodiversity.   No experience needed, our park rangers will be there to guide your group every step of the way.   If your team is keen to make a positive, practical impact this winter, we’d love to hear from you.   👉 Get in touch with a ranger to find out more or to register your group.

In Aotearoa New Zealand, women make up around 14% of the construction workforce and only a small fraction of on-site trade roles. While those numbers are improving, there is still work to do to create more inclusive and accessible pathways into the industry. 👩🔧 Through our flood resilience programme in the Wairarapa, we’re working alongside Mills Albert not only to deliver critical infrastructure, but to support broader outcomes for people and communities. As part of this, Mills Albert Limited is partnering with Raise My Game to strengthen diversity and inclusion within their workforce by including hosting Wāhine in Construction Connect events in June. These sessions are designed to bring women together to build networks, share experiences and grow confidence in the sector. Find out more and register here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiQQEvim

Greater Wellington is holding a by-election for the Wairarapa General Constituency to fill a Councillor vacancy. Nominations are now open and close at 12noon on Thursday 11 June. Standing for council is an opportunity to help shape regional decisions and represent your community’s priorities. If you’re thinking about standing as a candidate, we have information available to help you understand the role, eligibility requirements, and key dates. For details on eligibility, key dates, and how to nominate  https://lnkd.in/eh8usgex

Ever wondered where the numbers in the news come from? Millimetres of rain or the height of a river during a storm? Greater Wellington has the data, thanks to our Monitoring and Water Resilience team out in the field when the rain falls. 😎🌧️ Across the region, the team monitors rainfall, river levels and flows, as well as groundwater and aquifer levels. This information is critical for flood and drought response, long‑term planning and building resilience as our climate changes. You’ll be well aware of the intense weather event that hit Wellington in April. The team sprang into action across the region capturing vital data safely and accurately. Here are some of the big numbers they observed during last month’s flooding:  💧 475 cubic metres per second (m3/s) peak flow recorded on Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River  💧 5.2 metre river level recorded at Waihenga Bridge on the Ruamāhanga River  💧 A whopping 85.9 mm of rain in one hour recorded at Emerson Street in Berhampore, exceeding a 1‑in‑200‑year rainfall event  💧 Record river level of 5.3 m (83 m3/s) on Pāuatahanui Stream, the highest ever recorded at that site After each event, the data is checked against long‑term records to help improve how rivers are monitored and how the region prepares for future storms. The live data is available online for everyone and is also used by agencies like MetService and Earth Sciences New Zealand.

We’re proud to announce that construction of a new train maintenance depot in Masterton is scheduled to begin later this year 🚆 This significant investment in Wairarapa’s rail future is being delivered as part of the Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility (LNIRIM) programme and reflects strong collaboration across local government, industry and delivery partners. Located on Akura Road, the new depot will support the Tūhono train fleet and provide a dedicated, purpose-built facility to lift reliability, service quality and operational resilience – while creating skilled jobs and long-term economic benefits for the region. Our thanks to the partners that are making this project possible, including Masterton District Council, Alstom (manufacturer and maintainer of the Tūhono fleet), and Calder Stewart, who will deliver the detailed design and construction of the facility. Together, this work supports regional growth and strengthens a more connected, sustainable public transport network.

We’re celebrating more ways to pay for Metlink bus and train services 🚌🚆   Passengers and visitors to the Wellington region can now use VISA and Mastercard contactless payments on buses and trains. Introduced earlier this week, the new capability is already proving popular, with thousands of passengers tagging on using their debit or credit card, smartphone, or smartwatch. Travelling using a debit or credit card is for those paying an adult fare, which represents around half of all Metlink passengers. Children and people with concessions are encouraged to continue using Snapper for discounted fares. This milestone delivers more flexible payment options for passengers and supports a smooth transition toward the National Ticketing Solution – just eight months after the Council made the decision to implement electronic payments. To mark the occasion, a small event was held at Wellington Station, where Council Chair Daran Ponter and Snapper Chief Executive Miki Szikszai shared a few words to celebrate the achievement. A sincere thank you to everyone involved in bringing this technology to Wellington. With high fuel prices and ongoing cost of living pressures, choosing public transport has never been easier.