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    Is a Prime Minster Entitled to a Nice House?

    • 6 Mar 2024
    • Eye of the Fish
    • There’s been a lot about this house in the news recently – both the paper kind of news, and the TV kind of news. May as well get my news from proper news sources while they exist, seeing as it sounds like soon nothing is going to exist in the news world. What will we do when 3News and OneNews are ditched, and Stuff has gone bust again? Its hard enough to even buy a paper these days, as increasingly nowhere sells them. What do we do in the future – just make up our own news as we go? Seems to be working fine for some people! Anyway, THIS is the house in question:
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    Premier House, 260, Tinakori Road, Paekākā, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • Metlink to boost electric buses from 2 to 22 per cent of its fleet to meet climate change goals and passenger growth

    • 26 Jun 2020
    • Greater Wellington Regional Council
    • From left to right: Cr Daran Ponter – Chair, Greater Wellington Keven Snelgrove – Tranzit Brendan Prince  – NZBus James Howard – Tranzit Cr David Lee – Greater Wellington Cr Roger Blakeley – Greater Wellington The ink has dried on contracts for 98 new electric buses, which will take Metlink’s fleet of electric buses to 108, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and taking Greater Wellington a step closer on its target of carbon neutrality by 2030. Metlink currently has 450 buses in its active fleet in the Wellington region 10 of which are EVs, making up two percent of the fleet.  Once the 98 buses are added to the fleet the proportion of EVs will rise to 22 per cent which, excluding market leader China, is high by international standards. Seventy-three of the buses will be used on current scheduled services with a further 25 to be progressively added to routes to meet future network growth. The new electric buses will eventually take 61 diesel buses off the roads, leading to a 17 per cent drop in carbon emissions and a similar reduction in harmful emissions. Greater Wellington is delivering on its promise of a building a modern low emission bus network according to Chair Daran Ponter. “I’m sure that people across the region will be pleased to see another 61 diesel buses taken off the road and this will drive real climate benefits by deploying the new electric buses on high use areas of the network. “Just like our plans for rail, this is also about ensuring we have a fleet in place that can cope with rising population trends and demand for public transport over the next few years.  That’s why 25 buses will be used to accommodate forecast passenger growth without an increase in emissions,” added Chair Ponter. Climate Committee chair Cr Thomas Nash said we have to provide attractive alternatives to our current 20th century car culture if we’re serious about responding to climate change. “Over the last two decades transport emissions rose by 14 per cent across the region, mainly from fossil fuel burning cars and trucks. “We need a real step change here and we know we can move far more people with far fewer vehicles if we provide high quality public transport. A modern, comfortable low emission fleet will play a key role in attracting new passengers, encouraging them to embrace public transport. We’ve got an opportunity to break free from the car-dominated landscape that’s been driving pollution in our cities - let’s take it,” added Cr Nash. Roger Blakeley, chair of Greater Wellington’s Transport Committee, said that the new fleet will also attract more bus drivers to the region. “This new fleet shows our intentions for growing the network and obviously more buses means more drivers.  We want buses that drivers can be proud of and these state of the art buses, many fitted out right here in New Zealand, will help us attract drivers that want to be at the forefront of the public transport industry in New Zealand and internationally.” As part of the deal, NZ Bus will source 67 ready-to-go large single decker EVs from China and Tranzurban will build 31 double decker EVs at Kiwi Bus Builders in Tauranga, with parts sourced from world leading Chinese bus manufacturers. NZ Bus CEO Barry Hinkley said he was delighted that NZ Bus was making a significant contribution to NZ’s environmental performance, commenting that growing the number of EVs in its fleet is the right way forward as NZ Bus looks to a future of reduced fossil fuel usage. "With these 67 new electric buses, NZ Bus is proud to be having the largest EV bus fleet in New Zealand. With these new orders, we will see our EV fleet grow to at least 85 buses in the short term. "Obviously, we all should try and do as much as we can to look after our environment; taking public transport is a great way of reducing emissions, and electric public transport is an even better way. “We’re committed to doing our bit to help reduce emissions in New Zealand and at the same time provide people with a safe and easy way to get around,” said Mr Hinkley. Tranzurban Director Keven Snelgrove said today’s announcement is a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to partnering with Greater Wellington and pioneering and investing in electric bus technology and infrastructure in New Zealand. He says the 31 new double deck EVs add to the company’s fleet of 10 New Zealand-built double deck EVs successfully in operation in Wellington already. “This new fleet will deliver multiple benefits of being New Zealand built, adding to our modern and reliable electric bus fleet and help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution for Wellingtonians.” The buses will be delivered between mid-2021 and early 2023. 
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• • Metlink to boost electric buses from 2 to 22 per cent of its fleet to meet climate change goals and passenger growth

    • 26 Jun 2020
    • Metlink
    • From left to right: Cr Daran Ponter – Chair, Greater Wellington Keven Snelgrove – Tranzit Brendan Prince  – NZBus James Howard – Tranzit Cr David Lee – Greater Wellington Cr Roger Blakeley – Greater Wellington The ink has dried on contracts for 98 new electric buses, which will take Metlink’s fleet of electric buses to 108, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and taking Greater Wellington a step closer on its target of carbon neutrality by 2030. Metlink currently has 450 buses in its active fleet in the Wellington region 10 of which are EVs, making up two percent of the fleet.  Once the 98 buses are added to the fleet the proportion of EVs will rise to 22 per cent which, excluding market leader China, is high by international standards. Seventy-three of the buses will be used on current scheduled services with a further 25 to be progressively added to routes to meet future network growth. The new electric buses will eventually take 61 diesel buses off the roads, leading to a 17 per cent drop in carbon emissions and a similar reduction in harmful emissions. Greater Wellington is delivering on its promise of a building a modern low emission bus network according to Chair Daran Ponter. “I’m sure that people across the region will be pleased to see another 61 diesel buses taken off the road and this will drive real climate benefits by deploying the new electric buses on high use areas of the network. “Just like our plans for rail, this is also about ensuring we have a fleet in place that can cope with rising population trends and demand for public transport over the next few years.  That’s why 25 buses will be used to accommodate forecast passenger growth without an increase in emissions,” added Chair Ponter. Climate Committee chair Cr Thomas Nash said we have to provide attractive alternatives to our current 20th century car culture if we’re serious about responding to climate change. “Over the last two decades transport emissions rose by 14 per cent across the region, mainly from fossil fuel burning cars and trucks.  “We need a real step change here and we know we can move far more people with far fewer vehicles if we provide high quality public transport. A modern, comfortable low emission fleet will play a key role in attracting new passengers, encouraging them to embrace public transport. We’ve got an opportunity to break free from the car-dominated landscape that’s been driving pollution in our cities - let’s take it,” added Cr Nash. Roger Blakeley, chair of Greater Wellington’s Transport Committee, said that the new fleet will also attract more bus drivers to the region. “This new fleet shows our intentions for growing the network and obviously more buses means more drivers.  We want buses that drivers can be proud of and these state of the art buses, many fitted out right here in New Zealand, will help us attract drivers that want to be at the forefront of the public transport industry in New Zealand and internationally.” As part of the deal, NZ Bus will source 67 ready-to-go large single decker EVs from China and Tranzurban will build 31 double decker EVs at Kiwi Bus Builders in Tauranga, with parts sourced from world leading Chinese bus manufacturers. NZ Bus CEO Barry Hinkley said he was delighted that NZ Bus was making a significant contribution to NZ’s environmental performance, commenting that growing the number of EVs in its fleet is the right way forward as NZ Bus looks to a future of reduced fossil fuel usage. "With these 67 new electric buses, NZ Bus is proud to be having the largest EV bus fleet in New Zealand. With these new orders, we will see our EV fleet grow to at least 85 buses in the short term. "Obviously, we all should try and do as much as we can to look after our environment; taking public transport is a great way of reducing emissions, and electric public transport is an even better way. “We’re committed to doing our bit to help reduce emissions in New Zealand and at the same time provide people with a safe and easy way to get around,” said Mr Hinkley. Tranzurban Director Keven Snelgrove said today’s announcement is a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to partnering with Greater Wellington and pioneering and investing in electric bus technology and infrastructure in New Zealand. He says the 31 new double deck EVs add to the company’s fleet of 10 New Zealand-built double deck EVs successfully in operation in Wellington already. “This new fleet will deliver multiple benefits of being New Zealand built, adding to our modern and reliable electric bus fleet and help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution for Wellingtonians.” The buses will be delivered between mid-2021 and early 2023. 
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• • GO Wellington welcomes SuperGold

    • 26 Sep 2008
    • Go Wellington
    • 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. 
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• • CubaDuba announces final lineup and schedule of 500 events with 1750 artists, including the brand new Kaupapa Māori stage, Ngā Toi o Te Aro.

    • 28 Mar 2021
    • Cubadupa
    • WELLINGTON, NZ — CubaDupa, New Zealand’s most diverse and creative street festival, has released its final line up and daily schedule for the festival which will be held on the weekend of March 27-28, 2021 The final line-up brings the festival to a massive 19+ hours of curated entertainment across 46 stages and creative zones, delivering 500+ performances and 20 parades with over 1750 artists.
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    Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • It doesn’t want to pay for our cycleway, but it does want us to ride our bikes

    • 27 Jan 2012
    • Wellington Scoop
    • Is this hypocrisy? The NZ Transport Agency refuses to provide money to build a cycleway on the edge of the harbour from Petone to Wellington. But the Agency says that more of us should be riding our bikes and leaving our cars at home.
    • Accepted from Wellington Scoop features 172 months ago
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    • petone
    • cycling

    Petone, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • A bank puts its name on the sports centre, but ratepayers will pay most of the costs

    • 26 Aug 2011
    • Wellington Scoop
    • Accepted from Wellington Scoop features 177 months ago
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    ASB Sports Centre, Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6022, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Despite fears of falling trust in expert knowledge, a global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly

    • 20 Jan 2025
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • New research finds most New Zealanders want scientists to play an active role in society and policy-making, write Laura Kranz and John Kerr.
    • Accepted from VUW News feed 16 months ago by feedreader
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    Sexualised deepfakes on X are a sign of things to come. NZ law is already way behind

    • 20 Jan 2026
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Outdated laws are leaving women exposed and platforms unaccountable, argue Cassandra Mudgway and Andrew Lensen.
    • Accepted from VUW News feed 4 months ago by feedreader
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    Eighty percent of GPs closed their books to new patients at some point since 2019—here’s why

    • 29 Jul 2024
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • New research flags six key reasons why GPs don't enrol new patients. Workforce shortages and staff burnout are among them, writes Jackie Cumming.
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• • Rugby fans to get a kick out of extra rail services and half price fares this weekend

    • 31 Mar 2022
    • Metlink
    • Accepted from Metlink news 50 months ago by feedreader
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    • rugby
  
  
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    From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker—the rise and rise of te Pāti Māori

    • 21 Sep 2023
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Te Pāti Māori is carving out its place in New Zealand’s political landscape, writes Annie Te One.
    • Accepted from VUW News feed 31 months ago by feedreader
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• • Greater Wellington calls for community views on an efficient, accessible and low carbon public transport network

    • 10 Feb 2021
    • Greater Wellington Regional Council
    • Public consultation on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2021 (RPTP) is open and Greater Wellington wants the community’s views on improving our region’s public transport network to help drive decarbonisation of vehicles, improve safety and customer experience, and increase public transport usage across the region.
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• • Porirua business confidence continues to fall, supporting business recovery must be the focus

    • 19 Jun 2020
    • Porirua Chamber of Commerce
    • Business confidence in Porirua has fallen for the third quarter in a row, according to the recent results of the latest Porirua Chamber of Commerce survey. …
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    • art
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    Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • NZ Community Trust supports SW Premiership

    • 6 May 2008
    • Swimming Wellington
    • The NZ Community Trust have supported the Premiership series to the tune of $5,900 to cover the cost of pool hire for all meets - meaning a greater return for host clubs! SW ask host clubs to include the NZCT logo on their flyers.
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• • WPA Regional Triples Championship

    • 2 Jan 2022
    • Pétanque Wellington
    • The entry form for the WPA Regional Triples Championship (26 February 2022) at Horowhenua is now available.
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• • Terry Serepisos, the Phoenix, and the city council: a new issue for the elections

    • 22 Aug 2010
    • Wellington Scoop
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• • Terry Serepisos, the Phoenix, and the city council: a new issue for the elections

    • 22 Aug 2010
    • Wellington Scoop
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• • We can’t afford the ice rink – but we’ll have to pay for leaky homes

    • 28 Sep 2010
    • Wellington Scoop
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    A leading Wellington artist Barry Thomas is being evicted by WCC for his art

    • 20 Oct 2010
    • WCC Watch
    • Barry Thomas has been on the Wellington art scene since the 1970s.
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• • Guest Post: Stephanie Cook and the case for term limits in NZ Local Government

    • 2 Sep 2011
    • WCC Watch
    • This is a guest post from ‘Wellington Citizen’ – who wishes to remain anonymous due to their employment.
    • Accepted from WCC Watch feed 177 months ago
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• • Will they show pride in their city? Or will they vote for a flyover?

    • 3 Oct 2011
    • Wellington Scoop
    • Accepted from Wellington Scoop features 176 months ago
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    Basin Reserve, Dufferin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • Bring on the new triathlon season – get training for the first Scorcher 13th November!

    • 3 Oct 2011
    • Wellington Triathlon Club
    • Accepted from Wellington Tri news 176 months ago
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    Near miss with interislander in Cook Strait; fisher calls for black box on bridges

    • 5 Nov 2011
    • Wellington Scoop
    • Accepted from Wellington Scoop features 175 months ago
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• • Council appoints Nigel Corry as Greater Wellington Chief Executive for a further two years

    • 14 Apr 2026
    • Greater Wellington Regional Council
    • Accepted from GW news 2022 1 month ago by feedreader
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    • regional-council
  
  

• • A local IT deal for the city council? Well, no, it’s dealing with Brisbane

    • 9 Jan 2015
    • Wellington Scoop
    • Accepted from Wellington Scoop features 136 months ago
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• • This week it’s the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models; what’s next for our destination marketing?

    • 9 Feb 2014
    • Jack Yan
    • In Lucire’s publication history, more Americans than New Zealanders have read from the title. Online, that was always the case, as we started off in 1997 with a 70 per cent US readership, which has dropped to around 42 per cent with other countries catching up with web browsing over the last 16 years.   […]
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• • A second vote for strengthening the Town Hall – so when does the work start?

    • 27 May 2015
    • Wellington Scoop
    • Accepted from Wellington Scoop features 132 months ago
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• • Facebook and Cambridge Analytica: the signs were there for years, if one only looked

    • 20 Mar 2018
    • Jack Yan
    • Facebook’s woes over Cambridge Analytica have only prompted one reaction from me: I told you so.
    • Accepted from Jack Yan posts 98 months ago
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• • Upper Hutt residents invited to 'drop in' for a chat about Wellington this Thursday

    • 1 May 2016
    • Greater Wellington Regional Council
    • Upper Hutt residents are being invited to drop in to the Cosmopolitan Club on Thursday 5 May and have a chat about Wellington.
    • Accepted from GW Feed 121 months ago
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