https://wellington.gen.nz/go-wellington Go Wellington newsitems http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/press-release-nz-bus-disappointed-with-gwrc-trolley-buses-decision NZ Bus is disappointed with today’s decision by Greater Wellington Regional Council to phase out trolley bus services in 2017. NZ Bus Chief Executive Zane Fulljames says that the Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) has made steps in the right direction to improving Wellington’s public transport network but time will tell if the Council has got the trolley decision right. trolleybus transport Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/press-release-nz-bus-disappointed-with-gwrc-trolley-buses-decision Go Wellington 2014-06-27T00:00:00Z http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/a-message-from-zane-fulljames It is important to reassure you that we take the safety of our customers and staff seriously. Accordingly I thought it might be helpful if I told you what happened, why it happened but most importantly what we are doing about it. buses transport Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/a-message-from-zane-fulljames Go Wellington 2013-08-30T00:00:00Z http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/press-release-wellington-telematics Wellington bus users will enjoy smoother, safer public transport services and reduced fuel emissions as a result of NZ Bus’ $3 million investment in driver training and new telematics technology, which is to be installed across its GO Wellington and Valley Flyer fleets. transport Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/press-release-wellington-telematics Go Wellington 2013-08-06T00:00:00Z http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/press-release-ptom-wellington NZ Bus has today welcomed the passing of legislation introducing a new Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM). NZ Bus CEO Zane Fulljames says the changes incentivise local authorities and operators to form strong partnerships and work together on long-term strategies to plan the shape of New Zealand’s public transport networks. buses transport Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/press-release-ptom-wellington Go Wellington 2013-06-06T00:00:00Z http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/airport-flyer-more-arrivals-and-departures-from-january-2013 NZ Bus today announced changes that will further improve their already highly successful Airport Flyer service in Wellington. From 14 January 2013, there will be a significant increase in frequency with the Airport Flyer bus departing Wellington Airport every 10 minutes during peak times to Wellington train station and back instead of the current 15 minutes. In addition to the new 10 minute peak frequency to and from the Airport and Wellington Station, all Airport Flyer buses will travel via Cobham Drive which will further enhance the reliability of this quality service. buses airport transport Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nzbus.co.nz/news-from-nzbus/airport-flyer-more-arrivals-and-departures-from-january-2013 Go Wellington 2012-10-31T00:00:00Z -41.32691975 174.8077029634527 Wellington International Airport, Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/go-news-events/media-releases/DisruptiontoGoWellingtonbus30March09.php Due to a scheduled stop work meeting for the Wellington Tramway Union’s AGM, all GO Wellington bus services will be disrupted on Monday, 30 March between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Read more... transport Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/go-news-events/media-releases/DisruptiontoGoWellingtonbus30March09.php Go Wellington 2009-03-24T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/go-news-events/media-releases/Howmanyartists.php Get down to the Cuba Street Carnival on Saturday, 21 February and watch as a group of local and overseas artists turn a GO Wellington bus into a moving piece of art. Read more... art cubastreet cubastreetcarnival transport places events Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/go-news-events/media-releases/Howmanyartists.php Go Wellington 2009-02-17T00:00:00Z -41.2937917 174.7754336 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/56 GO Wellington has introduced two new permanent routes to its service in time for the peak Christmas shopping period. transport Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/56 Go Wellington 2008-12-04T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/54 GO Wellington has been participating in negotiations to enter into a Collective Employment Agreement (CEA) with the Tramways and M&C unions.  Last week, the company and the unions reached an agreement on a proposal which was ratified by their members at a stop work meeting today. transport Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/54 Go Wellington 2008-10-07T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/51 Statement In recent months, GO Wellington and the Tramways and M&C unions have been participating in negotiations to enter into a Collective Employment Agreement (CEA).  Discussions have been undertaken over four months since negotiations were initiated on 2 July. The unions and GO Wellington today reached agreement on a proposed CEA. transport Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/51 Go Wellington 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/53 Disruption to GO Wellington bus services - 7 October 2008 GO Wellington and the Tramways and the Manufacturing and Construction Workers unions reached an agreement on a proposal for a Collective Employment Agreement (CEA) at mediation on Thursday, 2 October. transport Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/53 Go Wellington 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/48 Friday, 26 September GO Wellington bus services have been restored to normal today, Friday, 26 September after the Tramways and M&C unions agreed to withdraw their notice of strike action and to return to the negotiating table. Further mediation is scheduled for next week. transport Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/48 Go Wellington 2008-09-26T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/49 Friday, 26 September From 1 October, SuperGold card holders can take to the streets of Wellington and travel off-peak on the bus for free.  transport Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/49 Go Wellington 2008-09-26T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/47 GO Wellington and the Tramways and M&C unions are returning to the negotiating table on Friday, 26 September. “The notice of strike action has been withdrawn, and as a result it is no longer necessary to suspend our services,” says Bruce Kenyon, GM GO Wellington. ”We now have the certainty we need to operate our services safely and reliably for our customers.” transport Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/47 Go Wellington 2008-09-25T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/46 Wednesday’s strike action taken by the Tramways and M&C Union created chaos for Wellington’s travelling public. Bus services scheduled to depart during periods of strike activity did not run. Widespread disruption was created for all travelers as bus services struggled to return to normal. transport Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/46 Go Wellington 2008-09-24T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/45 The Tramways Union advised GO Wellington on Monday, 22 September that it intended to take industrial strike action during the peak morning commuter period, between the hours of 7.30am to 8.30am, starting Wednesday, 24 September and continuing until further notice. transport Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/45 Go Wellington 2008-09-24T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/44 Industrial action by the Tramways Union on Wednesday, 24 September will affect school bus services to the following schools. The services are affected by industrial action affecting all GO Wellington bus services scheduled to depart between 7.30am and 8.30am from the Karori Terminus and the Wellington Railway Station. karori transport places Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/44 Go Wellington 2008-09-23T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/43 There will be no GO Wellington bus services leaving from the Wellington Rail Station or from Karori Terminus between the hours of 7.30am and 8.30am on Wednesday, 24 September.  This includes 23 school buses. The Tramways Union has advised GO Wellington that it intends to take strike action during this peak commuter period, and that this will continue until further notice. karori transport places Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/43 Go Wellington 2008-09-23T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/42 On Monday, 22 September, the Wellington Tramways Union will conduct a stop work meeting between the hours of 10.30am and 2pm to ratify a new Collective Employment Agreement. As a result, all GO Wellington services will be unavailable on Monday, 22 September between the hours of 10am and 2pm. transport Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/node/42 Go Wellington 2008-09-18T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/press-release-new-bus Due to a scheduled union stop work meeting, all GO Wellington routes will be unavailable on Wednesday, 3 September between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Services will be reduced prior to the stop work meeting, from 9am until 10am, and again following it, from 2pm until 4pm. transport Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/press-release-new-bus Go Wellington 2008-08-28T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/Airport-Flyer-Increased-Services There are some Airport Flyer timetable changes effective from Monday 14 July 2008. The changes affect the Monday to Friday services. airport transport Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/Airport-Flyer-Increased-Services Go Wellington 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z -41.32691975 174.8077029634527 Wellington International Airport, Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/press-release-3-july-2008 Major delays to bus travel and severe crowding of peak hour trains are expected tomorrow (Friday 4 July) morning, due to the truck drivers’ protest. Wellington motorway and CBD is expected to be gridlocked from 7am-10am. transport Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/press-release-3-july-2008 Go Wellington 2008-07-03T00:00:00Z http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/phil-griffiths It is with deep regret that staff and management of GO Wellington, and NZ Bus, learned of the death today of Phil Griffiths, the Secretary of the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Authorities Employees’ Industrial Union of Workers. transport Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gowellingtonbus.co.nz/phil-griffiths Go Wellington 2008-06-17T00:00:00Z